with capricious thoughts swirling and spinning
in my head, keeping me from the
rest that spawns new dreams
I looked back so I could look forward
Glancing back on the old year
sentimentality tempted me
to view fondly my history
in a rearview mirror
Looking forward to the new year
practicality encouraged me
to prepare diligently for change
on a not-so-distant horizon
Struggling to reconcile what was with
what will be
Facing a future with challenges and
shifting priorities
Glimpsing success just around the corner
into the future
Tracing the faded outlines of hopes and dreams
born in the past
As I was lying on my bed
with capricious thoughts swirling and spinning
in my head, hoping the new year
gives new life to my dreams
I looked back so I could look forward
(c) Denise Moncrief 2011
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