New Year

Take down all your troubles,

And wrap up your regrets.

Tie them to the rays of light,

The sun sheds as it sets,

Whisper all that was,

To fleeting seconds as they pass.

But hold onto your hope,

For something new is here at last.

Beg your own forgiveness,

And then grant it in one breath.

Lay the year down softly,

As it waits to fear its death.

Then sit with eyes turned skywards,

As the night-time comes alive.

All that's been is over,

And a new year has arrived.