new year

the year came in

quietly

and

perfectly

.

the sound

of fireworks

muffled

by four

warm walls

–

the year came in

softly

and

tenderly

–

no hurry

to rush

in, or

rush out

–

the years pass so

quickly

and

suddenly

–

it was wonderful

letting this

new year

drift in

softly,

no countdown

necessary.