What a year!

What perseverance

What joy

What love and laughter

greeted me and danced with me

“Take my hand,” he said.

And I did.

Routines repeating, reminding me

of small gestures

of large importance

Enlightened by a surprising response

Questioning with admiration

Wandering the path less traveled

but respecting the one well-worn

To set free old grievances

and forgive and retry

Tomorrow is the new day to thrive