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by Doreen Peri » January 1st, 2009, 12:07 pm
It's the first day of the year.
I feel no magical changes.
Seems the same as yesterday.
But isn't that
so with every day?
What is it with the number of a year
that makes life different, new?
A turn of a calendar page.
A tick of a clock.
Two hands pointing straight up at twelve
and everyone around the world rejoices!
Why?
I suspect the measurement of time
is but an illusion. Everything that has happened
or is happening or will ever happen is happening
all at once.
I also suspect I need psychological help.
Only a crazy person would think such a thing.
Ahhh but since it is you who are doing the measuring
I will measure with you and mark this moment as
a new day, a new year, a new beginning of all things
and wish us all a saner measuring.
Tick. Tick. Turn turn. Two hands hit twelve.
The calendar page has a new number.
Feel brand new for a day or two, why not?
It's a positive attitude. It will serve you well.
And I will join you in the celebration!
I feel my skin soften, my wrinkles fade.
I am but a babe on a brand new day.
Rejoice!
Let the revelry begin!