And so the new year begins
and though we've each held 
tight to much angst in 2020 
let's embrace the kind ways
we are touched & cared for 
the feelings of great sorrow
but so too the JOY moving
& touching us each deeply
 
the trees teach us how to be
trusting each storm will keep
us deeply rooted and upright


reaching towards a heaven we know little of  
the moon, sun, and stars: dreams of peace
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xo