2023

The past year has been quite a ride.
Some days rolled over me like a moon drawn tide.

The depths of their purpose I was left to define.
Creating floods of emotions, some better left behind.

The greatest of losses befell us this year.
Writing this now I still shed a tear.

I think of you every day, though mostly with a smile.
That journey has been the most difficult mile.

Yet this year's journey has not been all sad.
In many ways one of the best I've had.

Some truths about me, I believe I've discovered.
They have led to my world being somewhat recolored.

So angry and lonely as I started the year.
Still not sure what it was that I feared.

An epiphany it was that came one day.
I was shown there is a much better way.

Rather than anger, I now look for joy.
To want to smile is my new ploy.

In 2024 I look to continue this journey.
I have no doubt I will continue to be flirty.

So much is right that I must be grateful.
And do what I can to remain playful.

Randy Lee
31 December 2023