December is drifting to a close
Like a movie on a projector
Reaching the end of its reel
Flapping as one possessed by a spectre
*
The winter-ready trees nestling in
For their long, cold nap
Awaiting their blankets of snow
That’ll slow their lifegiving sap
*
The tired-out year willingly
Preparing to lie down to rest
Closing its weary eyes
Nestling into its cozy nest
*
As the year drifts off to sleep
With its layers of snow
A new one begins to stir
With a bag of surprises to sow
*
December closes its eyes
Closing out the old year
January stretches and yawns
Clutching all it holds dear
*
The new year is ready to unfold
Like a movie on a reel
Good or bad, easy or hard
Everyone is given a part of the deal
*
What we make of our lot
Becomes our ordeal
It’s not our time to fight
It's our time to heal
*
Each year, you choose the story
As you go along in life
It’s best to begin each new year
With the promise not to cause strife
*
So, as you watch the old year
Lay down its weary bones
Buckle up, Buttercup, and prepare
For a new year full of dramatic overtones
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Awww this is so touching! I wish I had read it in December!! I loved these lines the most: The tired-out year willingly Preparing to lie down to rest Closing its weary eyes Nestling into its cozy nest And The new year is ready to unfold Like a movie on a reel
Gorgeously-penned & Mega-inspiring! 🫶🏾💕💪🏾 Go Mother! 🤩
Well-wrought! Leave no scars...
This made me rather wish that January was a no mans land between the years end and the years' start, where we all get to rest.
Aw MC Love this-The movie imagery is so cool and love the opening line. Does feel like we're in a movie being directed by someone else. Hope this year brings with it all the joy and happiness you deserve x LYLAS 💜
I love this! Buckle up, Buttercup -- yes indeed! May the new year bring you joy.
I love the imagery of December resting and January waking. I always get a bit sad when December is over so this is really comforting.
I am hoping for great things in 2026, Reconciliation of family and love and all good things. Out with the bad and in with the good, Sharon. We have to be optimistic. Here's to a fruitful and Happy 2026.
May only good things come your way from now on ✨️❤️
True. One movie ending. We will watch and act in another.
Let's hope that there isn't too much drama, though, Sharon! An apt way to close the year! To a great 2026!
Nicely Written 😍
I’m hoping for less overtones this year ❤️