New Beginnings

The New Year is knocking on the door
as old year’s stories from my heart pour,
happy and sad times blur together
then float away light as a feather.

Suddenly there’s a brilliant white page,
new beginnings show no signs of age,
time indeed offers us a fresh start,
throw old baggage on a passing cart.

Happiness dances across the stage
celebrating life, stomping out rage,
toasting 2009’s designs,
breathtaking patterns of life entwine.

Fireworks, confetti – signs of what’s near,
signal January first is here,
with open arms we embrace the day,
guided by hope we search for the way.