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A Villanelle to mark the New Year

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
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As the new year approaches, we reflect on the resolutions we have not met and starting a new chapter in our lives. We turn to our trusted calendars. 

When we think of them, we think of the passage of time. We think about plans that we have made but have changed. The past comes to mind and, with that, regrets. We consider the days and weeks that we have to make.

the most of. 

As this year comes to a close, let's celebrate its good and resolve to move on from its bad.

Tool that marks date and time 

Heralds it passing

Speaks of a year now past its prime

Minding the well made plans before

Shifted, culled, changed

Wanted, but now no more

Leaves a mark on past now gone

Teaches about battle

Other wars hard won

What has happened, must move onward

Each page turns

And we go forward

The tool flags the time and date

Events to cherish

Nay, no more hate

This year's datebook comes to an end

We hail its yeses

Tear the pages that do not blend

Sad tales within we do transcend. 

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About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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    Written by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin