The Old Year's Book Poem
A reflective poem encouraging readers to close the year and embrace renewal.
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The Old Year's Book Poem
Updated December 16, 2024, by Catherine Pulsifer
As the old year fades, The Old Year's Book reminds us to pause and reflect. Each year holds its own story - filled with moments of joy, challenges, and growth. The poem invites us to look back with gratitude, understanding that every experience shapes who we are.
It gently encourages us to close the book on the past and embrace the new year with hope and anticipation.
No matter what the old year held, we can start fresh, with a new chapter waiting to be written. Let this poem inspire you as you reflect on the past and
welcome the future with open arms.
The Old Year's Book
Poet: Unknown
Now close the book and lay it away -
The Old Year's Book; we have read it through;
Leaf after leaf, and day after day.
We have turned the pages, both I and you.
What it has told us full well we know;
Each for himself the story has read;
A bitter tragedy, full of woe -
Alas! they found it who mourn their dead.
And some have read of trial and pain,
Of weary burdens, so hard to bear,
Of bright hopes crushed, again and
Turning its pages in blank despair.
"A pleasant story," others may say,
"Telling us more of joy than of pain;
Almost sadly we lay it away -
Would we might open and read it again!"
And some have read it with love's own eyes,
By the light that love alone can give.
While the pages glowed with sweet surprise.
And life were joy, and 'twere joy to live.
But close the book - the story is old;
Lay it away with a smile or a tear;
Written in black, or written in gold,
We open the book of another year.
Key Points from this poem:
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Reflect on the Past Year
The Old Year's Book reminds us to take a moment to look back at the year we’ve just lived. Every year has its ups and downs, but each part of the journey is important. Reflecting on both the
struggles and the successes helps us appreciate how far we’ve come.
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Embrace Life’s Mixture of Emotions
Life is full of both joy and hardship. The poem encourages us to accept every emotion and experience
as a part of who we are. Whether we’ve faced trials or triumphs, each moment is meaningful and
helps us grow stronger and wiser.
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Look Forward with Hope
The poem inspires us to turn the page with hope. As we close the book on one year, we open the door to a new one, full of fresh opportunities.
The past is behind us, and the future is bright with possibilities. We are reminded that we have the
power to write a new, positive chapter.
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