It's great to see New Year's as a time for new beginnings and resolutions, but I tend to see it as a culmination and celebration of a year. A time to reflect on everything that happened in the preceding 365 days that brought us to be where we are; physically, mentally, spiritually.2011 has been a huge year for change in many friends' lives, including my own. It's been a time for positive transformations and transitions.
Wishing everyone the best for new successes and accomplishments to come!
Happy New Year~ 2012! Enjoy :)
A New Year's End
By: Matt Badali
The city gets darker as the year goes on,
We’ve done all we can and the year’s nearly gone.
Resolutions fell short many months ago,
And now we watch wistfully as the falling snow glows.
Evenings come sooner,
As the dark skies loom.
Getting closer in time for a New Year to bloom.
It’s time for the holiday cups to appear,
A New Year’s end is unmistakably near.
We now wonder how it will come to an end.
Will we be happy or have hurt hearts to mend?
The script has been written,
The characters rehearsed,
The year will play out, ourselves immersed.
Whatever it brings, or whatever it’s brought,
We’ll be content, free from harsh thought.
Be nostalgic, think back.
Was there something it lacked?
Be hopeful, not sad.
Think of good times we’ve had.
Though there were undoubtedly tears, heartache, and fears.
Take out the champagne and fill your glass- cheers!
The city lights sparkle as the air becomes cold,
Friends we keep close, in the warmth of their hold.
We think about how it’s New Years’ soon,
As we stare at the night’s ominous whole moon.
Hoping to see into the future; if only a glimpse.
The countdown begins, our gaze transfixed.
It’s been hundreds of days,
In so many ways.
Thinking back on life’s lessons, all so wise.
We can’t help reflect on the lows and the highs.
A New Year will end as a New Year begins.
Bring to it your strengths, and acknowledge your wins.
The streets now silent, empty, and bleak.
Everyone rests and prepares for a new 52 weeks.
