They shimmer and shine in the night sky
Sweet as the hooting owls in the tree as my day begins
It is good to see a punctuation in the darkness
A glimmer of hope and new beginnings -
Or at least a revision of bad, old habits
I like the feel of sparklers in my hand
They have a smell - not quite burnt but on fire
Perhaps a catherine wheel will be attached to the gate
Spin and turn quick as her twirls and turns
That would make me smile
I hope my days won’t go up in flames but rather have a steady glow
Like the sun on the horizon lighting my way
Two steps forward, one step back -
No matter, as long as I do keep moving and breathing in and out
I raise a glass to all that could be if only I keep trying
A new year, a fire inside - a much needed desire to change and be.
Thank you for reviving my memory of sparklers. I used to love them! (Best of all, they weren't dangerous for kids.)
ReplyDelete'To change and be' – a wonderful desire. As always, your words land perfectly.
"Just be" may be enough? (Sad that fireworks were banned in Victoria in the mid '60s.)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have an owl living in a nearby tree. You reminded me of how much kids love sparklers. I had forgotten them. They are rather magical. I love your allusion to new beginnings, and aiming towards a steady glow. Happy New Year, Jae.
ReplyDeleteI like "Sweet as the hooting owls."
ReplyDeleteLove those little harmless sparkles on a cake and lovely idea of a steady glow lighting your way rather than going out in a sudden sizzle.
ReplyDelete[ "It is good to see a punctuation in the darkness .. a glimmer of hope and new beginnings" ] For me, Jae ... this had huge impact!!! Beautifully, honestly composed.
ReplyDeletelovely!!!....have a great year ahead!
ReplyDeleteHearty words & positivity.
ReplyDeleteA new year does give hope and there's the motivation to do the new and change.
Wishing you a lovely 2026
"It is good to see a punctuation in the darkness"
ReplyDeleteWhat a positive image!