Moments pass, decades seem to rise and fall with each tide
We scan the horizon and see our reflection in forest and wind, earth and air, ocean and plain.
What have we added to this world?
What have we received?

Counting Blessings too many to enumerate, yet so often invisible
This is a time of reflection,
A stop sign in the road of hustle and bustle and survival of life

To all we have injured by plan, ignorance or indifference
We ask your forgiveness, and wish you Blessings for the New Year
To all who have sweetened our daily walk,
We thank you, and wish you Blessings for the New Year

As leaves of red and gold sweep through the air pressing the clock ever forward
We pray this New Year will also sweep health, goodness and compassion into this world, into our homes and into all our lives.

DKL 9/23/14