Once again, the year has turned
Now we ponder bridges built and bridges burned.
Day by day in the year that’s passed,
Did we do our best from the beginning until the last?
When looking at others did we strive to see,
The very best that they could be?
Then, did we help them as we could,
So, they might do abundant good?
As we went on and lived our life,
Did we promote peace and tamp down strife?
No matter what good or ill came our way,
Did we let our outlook rule the day?
As seasons came and seasons went,
Did we refuse to whine, wail, and lament?
Was it foremost in our mind,
To above, all be genuine and kind?
The world may be a harsh and heartless place,
But did we summon healing grace?
Despite opposition and obstacles to our plan,
Did we do well by every woman and man?
Now in this sparkling New Year,
Let us make a vow and say it clear:
Come what may we will endeavor
To be the best we have yet been – ever!
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