It's not because there’s holidays
It's not just that there's snow
It's not just that there's Christmas songs
The same ones we all know
It's not just that it’s party time
It's not the clothes you wear
It's not just that we eat and drink
Too much but do not care
As end of twenty twenty two
Draws to a laboured close
It gives us chance to self-reflect
As out the baggage goes
It’s showing more integrity
With kindness and with grace
To demonstrate the best we can
Through troubles we all face
It's having healthy boundaries
Yet taking it in stride
It's gaining wisdom honestly
To use it as our guide
It's not wasting another day
On slights perceived or real
It's learning to forgive affronts
Let old wounds finally heal
It's wishing life is joyful too
Let’s raise a glass in cheer
And hope we can sustain this mood
In full throughout the year!