Since I’ve severed the ties to sorrow and pain, my mind is perfectly clear.
Now freed from self-imposed restraints: the shackles of anger and fear,
I could ring my bell, throw the rice and drink to the shiny New Year.
As I lit the candle to welcome the New and closed the door to the Old,
I realized the flame was not just on the wick; heat was rising from deep in my soul.
I’ve left behind the dark neighborhood and the house that was my black hole.
I can finally fulfill my desires again and work to achieve new goals.
Au revoir, sayonara, adios and ciao to the bonds and the habits of old.
I’m ready to share with the world again, to write, to sing and cajole.
Enlightenment was worth the wait.
I finally have my head on straight.
And all year long I’ll celebrate.
I can handle all that’s on my plate.
I’m starting with a clean slate.
No longer will I hesitate, linger or procrastinate.
My advice to you I will relate:
Take it from me, it’s never too late
To leave the proverbial house you hate.
What’s keeping you there – why do you wait?
Just close the door and open the gate
To joy and success in 2OO8!