I am going to let go of my past hurts,
My old wounds carried like badges,
The scars and bruises and cuts.
I am going to let go of my past expectations,
My old wishes that didn't come true,
The hopes and dreams and fantasies.
I am going to let go of my anger,
At my self, my family and my friends.
The letdowns, the hurts and the cruelty.
I am going to let go of my fears.
My need to control it all,
The order in the chaos I'll embrace.
The chaos of growing I'll embrace.
I'll welcome new challenges,
And choose to make them bright.
Each day has hidden blessings,
Those I vow to seek out and find,
Even when it's dark and teary.
Each moment has a glittery diamond,
I'll cherish it's glitter for as long,
As I can see it second or hour.
I'll embrace who I want to be,
Who I'll become and I'll let go
Of the geeky nerd hiding inside.
That person isn't me, wasn't me...
But I let myself believe it was so.
I want to find a me I want to know.
I'll be a little more silly and less cynic.
I'll be more light and less grim.
I'll be the bright blessings for myself,
That I wish for others.
(c) October 31, 2000
In honor of Oct. 31 being the Celtic New Year
