I stand waiting for hope at the edge of December
Still waiting on wishes that I made in July
Do I still believe it ? I guess, September remembers
Faithfully I remain, though I can’t tell you why
Love took a stroll, now it avoids February
Heart in my hand from that warm afternoon
Fate intervened, never wanting to marry
Cigarette run and then, vanished in June
April brought rain with a promise of flowers
I planted the seeds and waited for May
The season flew by, it seemed, in mere hours
I found myself holding a dying bouquet
Along came October throwing fate in the wind
And what luck remained from that moment in March
What I would give to revisit August
But alone here I stand fully covered in frost
January finds me with new resolution
Remembering the thankfulness that November shared
Bringing clarity and peace with a brand new solution
And twelve more months to get me prepared
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Comments (6)
I love how you weave memory and season together, it reads like a quiet calendar of the heart.
Lovely poem, Kelli. Why is it that time seems to go quicker the older you get?
Oh, the ups and downs throughout the year. What a way to describe the year gone bye bye. Good job.
I loved this Kelli, looking back over the year, with victories and sadness, resolutions for 2026, knowing August eludes you. Absolutely profound, and beautiful poetry. Nicely done!!!
What Rock said and also yea this was an emotive and thoughtful approach to looking back over the year. Well wrought, Kelli lass
And recall all of the beautiful poetry and writing that you have created in these last 12 months with pride...Loved this Kelli!