January 1, 2021

What if it’s not a happy new year?

Or at least,

Not only a happy one?

What if there is

As much grief

As there is joy,

As much fear

As there is excitement,

As much failure

As there is success,

As much bad

As there is good?

(Or worse, much more)

I just wish there were a word

That could encompass

The entirety of the year

And all that it brings

Something much more than happy