My hope for this new dawn

This new wind, this new breath

This fresh lease of life

This chance to take control

This chance to loosen the reins

This fitful lift of a misty cover

This refocus of a shaky picture

This wistful, wistful morning

My hope for this new year

 

Is for courage

To face the torrent and hold my ground

And a little bit of luck.

Is for wisdom

To bend humbly when I am out of my depth

And a helping hand.

Is for an open mind

As I don’t always know what I need or want

And some band-aids for missteps.

Is for levity

So I can laugh with life at its sense of humor

But some mercy too.

Is for strength of character

To be thoughtful, kind, sensitive and respectful

And love.