And a Happy New Year
To all and every one
Who reads these words
Of mine,

This year has seen turmoil and pain,
For me and for many,
Some of mine own doing
And some less so,

And I am sure the same for
Many of you,
But life goes on regardless
And the good news is

We all get to choose
Our direction of travel,
Hamstring by guilt or regret,
Or joyful nonetheless!

So I wish you all happiness,
And - where necessary -
The strength to choose it,
And the eyes and soul

To feel it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR!