01/01/2025
Looking forward 2025
within the midst of December’s darkness
behind the shuttered fastened door
the remnants of a closet wardrobe
clothes tried on, worn and ignored
memories of friends, come and gone
and incidents throughout the months
filtered through our tinted lenses
and foggy now what was clear once
vivid reminders of sadness and joys
closing the door on ups and downs
let not our losses turn to rust
but burst forth into new compounds
time for outreach to family and friends
perhaps left in negligence or in rush
rekindle the bonds for future connections
before smoldering flame fades to blush
leave behind the last 12 months
enter a new year with childlike mind
become the beacon meant to shine
and tighten the threads that intertwine
for if days ahead challenge our grit
kindness communities can be our grace
and in mirroring our own reflections
find humanity in each other’s face
let us be the lights of compassion
for those alike and on differing tracks
seek in shadows a common accord
begin repair with benevolent acts
© Drew Becker 2024
