A New Beginning - Welcome, 2014

Posted by Ross Burkhardt

Ross

It's that time of year again, starting anew-

We're at the beginning once more.

Now comes reflection and, yes, resolution

For our 365 encore.

We all get to do this, over and over

And, maybe, gain wisdom this way.

What do you learn as you look to the past,

And how will the future play?

Rotary ever asks, "Is it the truth

in thought and action and deed?"

How will we live as this new year unfolds?

What does tomorrow need?

We've a chance to start fresh, to launch a new course

As we build on our best yesterdays.

Will our work be helpful to others we meet?

Will we provide backing and praise?

It's always familiar, yet also quite new,

The yearly transitional scene.

At this new beginning as we look ahead,

We welcome 2014.