New Year's Way

I understand the past
Hasn't been all too kind,
And I know a new year
Won't replace all the times,

When you cried yourself to sleep,
And feared waking up,
Just to face a new day
With the same old demons.

When you tried to cut out the pain
And cover up the marks.
When you were giving up,
And scratches turned into scars.

When sleep became a drug,
Nightmares a side effect.
When you'd scream yourself awake,
And collapse to the pain you'd profit.

Yes darling, I know a new year,
Cannot possibly change
All of the factors
That have left you disarranged.

But the funny thing with
The New Year's Way,
Is that it takes away all of yesterday
And instead gives you today.

So just hold on love,
You are destined for greatness.
Your life is only getting better,
Even without your awareness.

So light a candle tonight,
Let it blaze and let it burn.
When it dies out, let everything go,
For after all this Hell, it's finally your turn.

Say goodnight, say goodbye
To all the pain and all the sorrow.
Only take love and happiness
With you into Tomorrow,

Just know that everthing will be okay,

For that is the New Year Way.

-December 31, 2017.