(Still very crude, but promising.)
You’re the New Year Yesterday
So far so good, I say
But I don’t know what to make of you
You’re barely two days old
So much to be foretold
That I don’t know what to make of you
Will you be my savior?
Will you be my downfall?
Will you be my turning point?
Will you make things better?
Put me back together?
Or will we fall apart?
Life can be so hard to bear
Sinking in this easy chair
Cause I don’t know what to make of you
We delve into the uncertain feelings at the start of a new year, reflecting on the mixed emotions and questions that arise with the beginning of a new chapter in life.
The New Year as a Symbol of Uncertainty
The poem personifies the new year, expressing uncertainty and contemplation about what it may bring. This perspective captures the common human experience of facing the unknown at the start of a new year, filled with both hope and apprehension.
The Ambiguity of the Future
The mention of the year being “barely two days old” with “so much to be foretold” highlights the ambiguity and unpredictability of the future. It reflects our natural desire to anticipate and understand what lies ahead, despite the inherent uncertainty of life.
Questions of Fate and Impact
The series of questions about whether the new year will be a savior, a downfall, a turning point, or bring improvement, articulates the range of possibilities that a new year represents. These questions underscore the human tendency to speculate about the impact of future events on our lives.
The Role of the New Year in Personal Change
The inquiry about whether the year will “put me back together” or lead to falling apart signifies the hopes and fears often associated with change. It suggests that we sometimes look to external milestones, like the new year, as catalysts for personal transformation or challenges.
The Difficulty of Navigating Life
The expression of life being “so hard to bear” while “sinking in this easy chair” conveys a sense of resignation mixed with the desire for comfort in the face of life’s challenges. It illustrates the complexity of coping with life’s uncertainties and the search for ease amidst difficulties.
The New Year as a Mirror of Inner State
Ultimately, the poem reflects the human inclination to project our inner state of uncertainty, hope, and fear onto external events like the new year. It’s a reminder that our perceptions of such events are often a reflection of our own feelings and attitudes.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We explore the feelings of uncertainty and contemplation associated with the start of a new year. The poem personifies the new year as a symbol of the unknown, expressing a range of emotions from hope to apprehension about the future. It highlights the ambiguity of what lies ahead and our desire to understand and predict the impact of the new year on our lives. The reflection captures the human experience of facing the unknown and the complexity of coping with life’s uncertainties.
Glossarium
- New Year Symbolism: The representation of the new year as a time of uncertainty, hope, and potential for change.
- Human Response to Uncertainty: The range of emotions and attitudes we exhibit in response to the unknown and unpredictable aspects of life.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
In the quiet dawn of the year anew,
Where hopes and fears intertwine and stew,
We stand at the threshold, eyes on the unknown,
In the dance of time, our future unshown.
With each day unfolding, a story untold,
We navigate the journey, brave and bold,
For in the heart of uncertainty, lies a chance,
To embrace the new, in life’s eternal dance.
We invite reflections on facing the uncertainties of a new year and how embracing the unknown can be a part of our journey through life’s continuous changes.
