nothing can erase
what’s been written
there’s no do-over
for a chaotic year
turning off the lights and
turning down the covers
diving into the crisp, cool sheets
of the new year
looking for a respite
to wake up to
better
different
something
hope
tonight, saying goodbye
to the beautiful and the ugly
a farewell kiss blown
a middle finger
pull up the covers
fluff up the pillows
drift off
dream of a
happier
new
year