New Year's Mantra
This is the day
the Lord has made
I will rejoice
and be glad in it
This day
not tomorrow
or yesterday
no future promised
or past re-lived
just today
a hard task
being present
in a world of
could a
should a
would a
pressing from all sides
tasks undone
to-do lists into forever
taking up space in my head
today - rejoice - be glad
smile, laugh, break bread
make love, give a hug, listen
write a poem, read a book, send a letter,
walk the dog, be kind, be patient
hold hands, hold a baby, breathe
forget about the clock
TODAY is YOUR day
one the LORD has made
relax, REJOICE and
BE GLAD in it
