
threshold of new year
let go of all that holds back
look forward with hope

threshold of new year
let go of all that holds back
look forward with hope

warm December day
a cricket comes out to play
not too long to stray

short days of unease
being confined by the cold
yearning for beauty

as the year draws close
each day becomes more precious
even clouds seem near

with the leaves all gone
and sun at southernmost point
a Christmas sunset