another year’s turning finds its cloudy close
a forward look churning replete with new dreams
let go of your sorrows take stock of short falls
embrace higher roads, release bonds to lows
though the external world revealed turmoil too deep
it provided the time to steel anchors internal
to build perseverance and reach out through mist
a helpful hand to those with lifepaths too steep
this new year is for hope and to tear down your walls
to look outward for bridges to mend what’s been torn
emit higher rays and let your heart beam out light
to brighten the world and prevent courtesy’s fall
Drew Becker
New Year 2019