A New Year
Goodbye to 2003–
Its joys and sorrows.
Its abundant blessings.
Accomplishments and defeats.
Old hopes and dreams.
Fears and frustrations.
Griefs.
Each was my teacher.
I bless them all,
And say goodbye.
What do I take with me into 2004?
A little more wisdom than I had.
Strengthened faith.
Deepened humility.
The memory of a walk by the river
When sunset stained the clouds
A delicate peach color
And a full moon rose against the blue.
What more do I take with me into 2004?
A greater capacity for forgiveness
Of others and myself.
A willing acceptance of what is.
Acute awareness of the sacredness
Of each and every moment.
A deeper knowing that the moment is all there is.
The memory of a single gold leaf dancing in a breeze.
And once, a Great Blue Heron flying low and straight
Above the river’s shining surface.
Copyright © 2004 Margaret Robison
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