Grateful as I am for a new day,

I cannot help by feel the failures of yesterday,

Pulling me away from the success of tomorrow.

The disappointments, the points not proven,

The ever-present financial struggles.

Worrying about my mum’s health,

As she worries about my wellbeing

2016 was not what I expected it to be.

It was much much darker.

It stripped me of all pride and cockiness

It dragged me through mud and brought me to my knees.

It proved to me that I am far from the best,

Leaving me with just enough spirit,

To strive for a better 2017.