Once again

As another unit

of 365 days

strolls to its close

I reflect,

once again,

because that’s what I always do.

Once again, I look back on a journey

with highs and lows

and some roundabouts.

As with any other year,

I toiled

I loved

I laughed

I felt disdain

I grieved

I made mistakes;

Some over and over again

I grew wiser

and sometimes duller

I danced

I drank

I sang

My soul, at moments, fuller

Other times it felt drained

I was careful

I was sensible

I provided

I truly cared

I was reckless

I was dangerous

I faced challenges

I shared

my insights and my knowledge,

myself and what lies within

and come the first of January

I’ll begin the process

once again.