There's nothing like the impending new year Than to make you realize How far you've come Forward or backward Or perhaps you didn't move at all, Stuck on square one.
I always thought we stayed in one place A few steps closer Until a sudden pang, Sent us flying back All the way to square one; I've realized I was wrong.
Square one was just a single step back To refocus, We've grown so close, Only like a spiral, Circling further and further in, All to one center.
Reflecting now, we are truly the same For we do not attack straight on, Like a line; Instead, we are cautious, Handling what's precious In careful hands.
What feels like square one and a step Is more like an ocean we've crossed; Patience is the key to a treasure chest And maybe, we just hit land; Now it's time to pace (ourselves) And follow the maps drawn on our hearts.