Life: A New Year

Life, I am the new year

An unspoiled page in your book of time

I am your next chance at the art of living

I am your opportunity to practice

That you have learned about life

During the last twelve months.

All that you seek

And didn't find is hidden in me,

Waiting for you to search it out

With more determination.

All the good that you tried for

And didn't achieve

Is mine to grant

When you have fewer conflicting desires.

All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do,

All that you hoped but did not will,

All the faith that you claimed but did not have

These slumber lightly,

Waiting to be awoken

By the touch of strong purpose

I am your opportunity

To renew your allegiance to him who said,

Behold, I make all things new

I AM THE NEW YEAR