The New Year

Looking back on this last year

On the threshold of another to begin

I’m mulling over what brought me joy
As a new life starts and the old one ends

I think of those who really count

Family, loved ones, friends

Recalling all those times we shared

And how my life’s been deepened

We’ve laughed and cried; we’ve whined and sighed

I don’t regret a thing

We’ve dreamt some dreams, and let some go

To some we’ve given wings

Last year was brutal, taxing, tough

We made it through somehow

I learned a lot, of strength and love

But I’m glad it’s over now

Another year, another chance
To start our lives anew
To build our purpose from bottom up
To have the faith to see it through

We’ll take one step, and then some more
Towards what happiness means
And if I fall, you’ll raise me up

To more than I could ever be

We’ll shine in what we do just best

Great potential to explore

While we inspire, and climb the higher

To reach that we only whispered of before

And at the end of this new year

I pray that, though we’re older

You’ll still be standing next to me

I’ll still be leaning on your shoulder

Happy New Year!