My New Year’s resolution
Is always no resolution,

Only to snuggle against the
Chill of solstice as the sun
Is reborn ;  walking from Christmas
To circle around bearded
Janus, having the smile of youth

Behind my new hiking trail :
The rime dripping from the trees
For budding blossoms of spring,
Eagles and egrets in quiet
Pockets of falling shadows

Outside plotted sidewalks and
The packaging of expectation .