i shall

greet this day
with patience
making a pact
with the universe
to hold
tolerance in my heart
and
open my awareness
to understanding

being mindful
and
attentive
to those whose paths cross
mine
to

this is a night
you hold your loved ones
a little tighter
whether they are at home
or at home in your heart
this is a night you replace
spats with long embraces
that are tucked away
eternally

for this is a night
that has crushed

count down
has begun
to a new day
to a new year

drop your anger
drop your fears
start fresh
and
unafraid
reflect upon the past
for a moment or 2
if a blue memory appears
let it disappear