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Embers of Release
January 13, 2024
In the furnace of my own doing,
the embers glow with whispered regrets
I've cradled them for too long, too close,
but I must let go of the waltz of what-ifs
the smell of ash and smoke, a ballad of the past,
yet, in the quiet of release, I break free at last
For in the letting go, I find release,
a liberation from the chains of yesterday
I discover the dawn of a brand new day,
and a new year that unfolds before my very eyes
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In the crucible of self-reflection, this poem illuminates the essence of the New Year—a time to release lingering regrets and ignite a fresh flame. It encourages letting go of the haunting "what-ifs," embracing the scent of renewal amidst the ashes of the past. With liberation from yesterday's chains, it symbolizes the dawn of a vibrant new year, promising a blaze distinct from the shadows of bygone choices.