An Annual Journey – Start ‘er Up
The night before, the ball drops. Let’s start anew
Start ‘er up.
Long nights of cold, darkness fills the sky, resolutions made and broken.
It’s a new year
Start ‘er up.
Cold winds blow, snow, perhaps. Hearts and flowers to give.
Twenty-eight or 29 – so different,
Start ‘er up.
Lion comes in, perky crocus peeks through, winds for kites arrive
The lion gives way to lamb, wedding memories.
Start ‘er up.
Foolish beginning, wake-up Earth, buds show growth,
Time off to journey, visit, time to write
Start ‘er up.
Warmth that lasts, garden seeds grounded, trees blossom,
Remember the warriors, a child’s birth recalled
Start ‘er up.
The longest day, annoying insects awaken, solar protection,
Water to grow, cut to maintain.
Start ‘er up.
Independence remembered, marching and gathering, get wet, stay cool. Picnic with friends.
Climatize the room.
Start ‘er up.
Days of dog abound, withered grasses, hostile winds approach,
Time to travel afar,
Start ‘er up.
New beginnings, things to learn, leaves turn colors,
Age moves on.
Start ‘er up.
Beautiful colors turn and fall. Rake/gather or Remain/decompose? Temperatures cool down.
Pumpkins to carve, Scares to share.
Start ‘er up.
Remember who served,
Family gatherings, giving thanks and gratitude – Huge feasts.
Start ‘er up.
Long nights, celebrations aplenty, gifts are shared,
A fitting end.
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The night before, the ball drops. Let’s start anew
Start ‘er up.
