As the old year rolls into the new we reflect,
The year had it's usual ups and downs,
We learned to love ourselves,
We learned to accept others,
We learned to explore.
The past year I had;
Quit my job of 6.5 years,
Got a job I once was told I wasn't good enough to do,
I felt safe in my job,
I made new friends,
Reconnected with old friends,
I got another year of watching my family,
I got to watch my best friend get along with my family,
I had adventures to Southampton, to the Women's Euros, Harry Potter tour and more,
I felt safe in my darkest moments thanks to my family and best friends.
I left 2021 without confidence,
Without knowing who I was,
Scared of 2022,
Feeling unsure of my future.
I leave 2022 with hope,
Building my confidence,
Pursuing my writing,
Allowing myself to be who I want and need to be.
Here's to the next year,
Don't whizz by this time,
Let me enjoy every moment.
To the person who writes next year's end of year poem,
Here's my hopes;
Am I happy?
Did I travel?
Did I get closer to my family?
How's my confidence now?
Did I have the best year I could have?
Here's to the new year!
Here's to the friends who chose to be by my side,
Here's to the family who kept me safe and loved,
Here's to my colleagues for welcoming me,
Here's to those who we miss in every hour,
Here's to us.
Happy new year everyone,
Have the best year.












