New Year’s Wish

No carefree new year is my wish
but people who care
take care of each other is my wish.

No carefree new year is my wish
but care for people with worries and concerns
take care of them is my wish.

No carefree new year is my wish
but carefulness in care
Care for those who are vulnerable is my wish.

No carefree new year is my wish
but gratitude and joy
for those who share and bear the concerns together.

(Marinus van den Berg)