The First Poem of 2026

The First Poem of 2026

I step into this year with open hands,

carrying my wishes like fragile birds,

my life unfolding in quiet moments,

my family’s laughter echoing in every room.

Friends stand beside me like steadfast trees,

their voices soft, their presence a steady warmth,

and in the pages of my poems and short stories,

I leave pieces of my soul for the world to hold.

The days stretch ahead like unwritten lines,

each one a chance to dream, to speak, to love,

to fold the past gently into my heart,

and step forward with hope that does not fade.

This is my life, my story, my song,

woven with laughter, and ink-stained fingers,

and as I write, I know the world leans closer,

listening to the first verse of this new beginning.

And still my poems rise, my voice persistent,

longing for the recognition my heart has earned,

each line a testament to all I feel and know,

at last, the world will see me through my words.

I wish everyone love, peace, laughter, health, and hope,

may this year carry light into every soul it touches. 🙏