Gently I step into the New Year

Gently I step into the New Year

I pause to weep

Cautiously taking note of my emotions

I feel the loss

And nursing my bruises, I let go of the wound.

Gently I lean into the New Year

I pause to breathe

Carefully unwrapping a fragile heart

I feel the scars

But hearing my heartbeat, I let go of the hurt.

Gently I fall into the New Year

I pause to remember

Tentatively revealing a messed up mind

I feel too much 

But amongst my thoughts, I let go of the pain.

Gently I step into the New Year

I pause to reflect

Slowly opening my eyes to consider a future

I take your hand

And embracing the healing, I let go of the past.

1 Jan 2024