Adios 2019.
An uneven year you were,
leaving me undone and barely passing your test.
A descending arrangement, 2019
A year that began with labored conversation and bedside visits.
A year that stretched me beyond my defined limits.
When the beginning of the year delivered a sad ending—
to the depths of darkness, I could have easily regressed.
I’ve been there before.
I know how sorrow and despair can quickly tear one’s soul.
But being consumed with sadness is not what came to pass.
Rather, I found inspired purpose and a renewed appreciation for life,
recognizing that there will come a day that will be my last.
In my rearview mirror, I watch it disappear.
That uneven and unsettled year.
I look forward with goals, desires, and dreams.
A new year stretched before me with secrets,
yet to be revealed.
Hello 2020.
An even year you are,
offering vision and symmetry at its best.
Balanced like a horizontal teetertotter, 2020
A year that began with a toast, 1920s décor, and smiles a plenty.
Me in a flapper dress and my date in a bow tie,
we celebrated with others, dressed in similar attire.
We ended the evening, back where we started the night-
in a historical hotel in downtown Chandler,
whose history, with ours, is intertwined.
A stroll to an underground speakeasy, revealed a cool vibe.
When the clock struck midnight, the quiet whispers came alive.
Adios 2019.
An uneven year you were,
leaving me undone and barely passing your test.
Hello 2020.
An even year you are,
offering vision and symmetry at its best.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem about endings and new beginnings. I hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable season and are recharged for the new year.
If you are receiving my blog through email, thank you for taking the time to read my words and glance at my photos. For optimal viewing, consider going directly to the web @ https://myinspiredlife.org/blog-feed/ for each post. Have an inspired weekend! Michele
Picture 1: Tortolita Mountains, Pinal County Picture 2: Westwing Mountain, Peoria, Arizona Picture 3: On the road to Lake Havasu, Arizona Picture 4: Lobby, Sheraton San Marcos, Chandler, Arizona Picture 5: 2020 Celebration, Gilbert, Arizona
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Stepping back in time to read your rhyme, words wound within wisdom. That the best is yet to come – new beginnings for a future full of wonderment and wishes. A vision as pleasing as you are lovely, in your 1920’s flapper dress. Sending a 😘 with good luck for a happy Friday, Michele.
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New Year’s 2020 seems like a lifetime ago. Doesn’t it? Considering all that has happened since then. Globally and for me, personally. I appreciate you taking the time to read my oldies. 😆 Thank you for your sweet words too. Happy Friday and weekend to you too, Phil. 😊
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Yes, it does. Thanks Michele & great Gravatar 😉
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