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For The New Year

Instructions from an experienced "expecter"

By Dana CrandellPublished 10 months ago • Updated 10 months ago • 1 min read
For The New Year
Photo by Vitalii Khodzinskyi on Unsplash

The golden year you've waited for

Arrived and here you are

Just following the same routines

That haven't worked, so far.

The same occurred, twelve months ago,

Your expectations grand,

And all the wondrous things you sought

Sailed by, avoiding land.

The calendar has no regard

For you or what you want.

No magic comes from marking time

On life's uncertain jaunt.

The path was always up to you.

The blockade's yours to breach.

And only you can say just what

You can, or cannot reach.

Don't wait for 2026

To fulfill your desires

While standing in the ashes of

The previous year's fires.

Pick up the reins, get on the path,

Then spur yourself along.

You have the gifts, you know the way,

Rise up, and start out strong.

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As much for myself as any who need to read it. Thanks for spending some time with my musings.

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About the Creator

Dana Crandell

Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.

Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist

My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity

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    Written by Dana Crandell