AVANT SOUL

Everything is a mirror                    Everything is a mirror
For what we see inside                    For what we realize

Peace, contentment, serenity, bliss
    If we don't see this,
    This is what we miss.

Artist, friend, seer, beau,
    What we embrace is what we know

Gather now your year-end wits
Gather clear resolve, and dear witness:

    With this insight, renew your pledges
       —With these good graces
       —With all knowledge—

See within, let light alight
    Allege, affirm
    Your living sight.

       Delight in gladness
       Acknowledge woe: this year has past,
       Its actions told. Boldly assert

    The higher flight...
    Unfold the firm course,
    Hold the light course,
    Let go...

...Let now all good blessings flow,
Sweet knowledge realized,
Sweet life all right,
Sweet journey ...

And a safe goodnight.