Life passes by,
Leaves its shadow behind,
It's time to bid farewell to the old year,
Relax ,breathe and unwind.
Can I pause a little?
Think a bit?
It's never too late to start over,
The drection l travelled so far
May be, was a wrong one,
There's still time to turn around.
Where I've been and
Where I'll be going is just an equation,
The start of a new year can bring in
A breath of fresh air.
I'll look within and around,
Save my strength,
Repair and rebound,
Possibilities merged with uncertainties,
Resolutions edged with disappointments,
Victories and defeats,
Happiness and heartbreaks,
All camouflaged,
An amazing surround sound.
I'll remember the past
As I reach out to future,
Reflect on what's gone and
Embrace what's coming with joy and laughter.
The jingle bells have started to ring,
Sleighs are ready to march through the snow,
I'm waiting for you to bring in joy,
Setting fire to the winter rain,
As I stand in your arms,
You kiss my lips,
We'll cheer together this Christmas
Under the mistletoe,
It's time for more clarity,
For silence and simplicity,
This is the beginning not an end.

NANDINI MITRA © DECEMBER 6,2023