2019, quietly delivered
to our doorsteps
You unwrap yourself
With a smirky smile
And halt at the threshold
Knocking your announcement
Before the doorknob turns
2018, sways to a countdown
And pretends to heal
Without an offer of justice
You are unconvinced
There is no guilt, instead
Denial is almost palpable
You hold your breath
Thoughts ticking to hope
Waiting for some magical
Moment of sincerity
Listening for an apology
2019, you watch
As the balloons deliver
Insignificant specks of gold dust
In that moment, the gong
Sounds loud and piercing
Trust stays drowned
2018, walks out and away
No bridges exist
Yet 2019 cautiously
Steps in, through to us
Whispering a dream
Into our ears
A dream about handshakes
And bridges being built
Over an abridged world
2019, you will be different
