12.31.14 For the New Year

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With the end of the year in mind, and coming rapidly into view,  I walked the darkening Pine Forest, frigid air stiffening fingers and knees. 

As the pup raced and the sunset shone upon the beginnings of frozen waters, I was awash with these things. And here is what answered me:

Here is to you. 
To your comings and your goings
To your stalwart dreams and your early morning awakenings.
To those hopes that may never be realized, 
may their preciousness of what your days have held in the past find your embrace in your coming year.

Here, then, is to your irrefutable strength of spirit,
wisdom of mind, sturdiness of heart, 
resilience of body, and buoyancy of faith.
Let there be light and laughter in your days, 
and restoration and sweet comfort in your nights.