END OF YEAR [a poem]

So, as another year comes to an end

It is time for our memories to blend

To reflect on our deeds

And to taste the fruits of our seeds

 

If I have insulted you at any time

I hope I have not committed a crime

That is so bad that we cannot make amends

And drive all bad memories to its ends

 

If I have offended you through my actions

Please take in consideration my imperfections  

Although I might sometimes think I know it all

I’m just setting myself up for another fall

 

Some of us had a bad run

While others had their days in the Sun

What a treasure of bad and happy days

That led us on enlightened ways

 

Some experienced the sting of death

That came at the end of the breath

Others experience again the joy of birth

The recycling of a new life on earth

 

Some of our mirages came to an end

With no change of it ever to be mend

But even from this we did prevail

Much like a dog dragging its tail

 

Some experience financial hard times

Brought about through someone else’s crimes

We have experienced sickness

And overcome our weakness

 

So, brothers and sisters of my kind

Let’s leave the bad vibes behind

And take from the good, the bad and the sad 

The fruits of experience to be had

 

For wisdom is knowledge gained this year

And experience to be implemented next year

Through love and service to each other

Pease to you, my sister and brother

 

So, my dear

I’ll see you next year

EDGEBA