It’s another year rolling around, 

they tell me, get your act together

write more, sound happy for a change,

give up on those terrible habits,

travel alone (if you must),

but forget not the “responsibilities“.

In court, stand strong, work hard,

write that perfect affidavit,

(is anything ever perfect?) be there. 

For the family. 

Be there, for we need you, we need you

knock down those heartaches

you carry, all the new clothes you bought

but never wore, impulsively shopping

online. Eat cake, sometimes a sweet tooth

will do you good. Try that new recipe

watch TV, some web-series for inspiration.

See how many lives have turned

with effort and meditation. Do it.  

For the family. 

Do it, meditation. Tune up, we need you, 

We need you. (Do you really? )

So I will invent a bonus moon, 

learn to use the telescope 

climb on top of mountains

and never cry. And never let you see

the book I will write and rave about,

rehearse the speech I never will give.

For the family. 

Given, I do not believe the universe 

will tap me on the shoulder or help me… 

so I will fall in love a few times

and not tell anybody, my poems shall speak

quiet and meek, keep them close to me

snaking on my wrists, silent bracelets

you never will see, a cappella or two

will have to do. For it is a new year

and one must re-invent one’s ego. 

Pro familia.