Happy New Ears, everybody!

May they be better at hearing

the plight of the needy

and skip past the parts

where life is too greedy.

May they open up wide

to those needing assistance

and hop through the world

with a healthy persistence.

May they make you stand taller

and proud of your straightness

so you will achieve

more moments of greatness.

Oh, and Happy New Year, too!

– Carolyn