Beginning

A new year is coming

We will open the door

And let it in 

Let the breeze of winter

Blow the dust off 

Off our bones 

Move our body

To ease out the aches and pains 

There will be no more powder

We have resolved

We will make tiny steps 

Out into the world

Feel the ground beneath

Our feet again

Let the rain soothe our skin

The air fill our lungs

Breathe 

And

Be 

Alice smiles

I hold her hand

My constant friend 

Here in the darkness

Ready to climb out 

Of the Rabbit Hole 

And find the light 

The trees of summer 

Soon around the corner 

We will eat cake and drink tea

We will be sure to remember 

That only we can gift ourselves

A new beginning

A better New Year.