Sonnet: Hurry Up, Man! Poem by Dr John Celes

Respect your parents in all things you can;
Revere your teachers, elders, while alive;
Remember, you are from dust of earth, man!
Return God's love to you, and for this strive!

Just do your duty without wasting time;
Take care of health, given by God, priceless;
In some way, make your life on earth, sublime;
Treasures in heaven await you, boundless!

Do all the good you can without a lull;
Avoid all vices that crop up your way;
Never turn lazy, indolent and dull;
Have faith in God who ushers your D-day!

So, hurry up to be righteous on earth;
This is what the Maker wants from your birth.
Copyright by Dr John Celes 8-6-12