By my decisions, my life is worn

A bend at every juncture, I am torn

Decisions needing to be made

Take bravery, yet, I’m afraid

Commitments are the path made

Though bending, I have stayed

Frailties have a toll taken

At moments, my soul has shaken

But, still here I am and standing

With a quiet presence, remanding

Another year has come and gone

And still I find myself pressing on

It’s time to begin my new goals

This year’s bell rings its quiet toll