POETRY

I was worried, I was stressed
How did it even feel to be blessed
I had forgotten the peace inside
My heart, my chest felt really tight

But then I asked for help from God

Desperate, but with all the faith I got
I looked up to find a clue
What I saw was nothing new. 
 

What I saw was just a regular cloud
Nothing special, nothing to talk about
But I noticed how it was floating there
Against a background of just bluish air
 

While the cloud hid the sun from sight
It kept moving and soon I saw the light
Now that floating cloud has moved away
And I see the brightest light of day.
 

And here I became suddenly aware 
That my stressors and worries were still there. 
The cloud however made me see
That these problems will not for ever be with me
 

Solutions I will search for and I will see the light
And my heart became calm, it will be all right.

Another year is coming to a close.
We can forget our troubles and woes.

For me, this year was tough.
It brought many emotions, was tearful and rough.

Now another year is approaching fast.
Let's hope it's a New Year with love and health; let's hope it's a blast.

May all of your dreams come true
And you find peace and love in all that you do.

May this world know the gentle sound of a hush.
May it calm all its anger and slow its pace from the rush.

May we all hear the sound of joy
And push away all that hurts, all that destroys.

The New Year I hope will be good to us all.
Care and calm, a helping hand when we fall.

Listen more, slow down, and say I love you.
Stop for a moment; take a breath, take in the view.

Appreciate your family; tell them you care.
Do something exciting, a thrill or a dare.

Enjoy all that the New Year may give.
We have but one life, so let's learn to live.

It's a New Year, a brand new start.
Always remember, live and love from your heart.

Wishing each and every one a year to behold,
And may it be full of wonders for you to unfold.

Love, hugs, and kisses too...
A very happy New Year from me to you.