Dear 2021,

Last year was rough to say the least.

I hope this is a new beginning,

A fresh start,

For our nation as well as myself.

I hope this year does not coming in flaming anew,

But softly glowing.

I hope all the rifts in me fill through the coming days,

That I find peace and comfort in the sunrises,

Starting each day with a beautiful hallow of safety.

I hope all the colors flow steadily back into our world,

Lighting up the wonders we have so missed.

I hope I find comfort in the arms that have been aching to hold me,

And that they find their sanctuary in mine.

I hope we are kinder to our world,

Which has been knitting its wounds together in our absence.

I hope to not be watching the numbers skyrocket,

And be swallowed by the void of depression.

I hope that I no longer have to live in fear.

I hope this is a good year.