In which I share a poem to help us leave 2024 behind

 If you aren't yet familiar with the poetry of Brian Bilston, let me help.  --Aarene

This was the year that was not the year

By Brian Bilston

This was the year that was not the year
I repaired the bathroom tap
and emptied out the kitchen drawer
of a lifetime’s worth of crap. 

This was the year that was not the year
in which I launched a new career. 
A West End hit eluded me 
as did Time Person of the Year. 

This was the year that was not the year
I became a household name. 
Action figures were not sold of me. 
I wasn’t made a dame. 

This was the year that was not the year 
I spent less time on my phone. 
Nights of passion did not happen
in boutique hotels in Rome. 

This was the year that was the year 
I didn’t get that much done – 
much the same as the year before, 
much like the one to come.

From Days Like These

This chicken is named "Sing More," one of six birds named for our 2024 New Year's Resolutions.
I'm pleased to report that in 2024, I have in fact done more singing!