December 26: Back into the Swing, Kobayashi Issa, "New Year's Day"

Well, I am trying to get back into the swing of things with this blog.  This past week has been more than a little insane, what with my trip to Calumet, Christmas preparations, church services, Christmas turkey, Christmas dinner, relatives, and frozen water pipes.

Now, the year is winding down, like a tired clock.  The year 2017 will be in the history books in just a few days.  In a few days, it will be the time for new beginnings.

So, for the next seven or so days, I will be featuring poems about New Year's and starting afresh.

Saint Marty is ready to begin again.  In a few days.  After a nap.

New Year's Day

by:  Kobayashi Issa

New Year's Day--
everything is in blossom!
I feel about average.