A difficult year

climbing the mountain of life

filled with hate and division

so much strife

Putting on my Sunday best

praying for some relief

older by the minute

time is a thief

Yet in the darkness

there is still a sparkle of light

an inner voice calls

the rays are bright

A winter filled with

heavy snow and ice

cycles around every corner

dangerous but a beautiful sight

Hope for the spring

when the world becomes alive

a new awakening in nature

able to survive

Yeah, there is a small plant

a gift from above

tears give way to hope

heart now filled with love

Icy heart has melted

now there is peace

working with others

much of the suffering has ceased

Hope is eternal

time for a new year

leaving the wilderness

spreading some cheer