“Walking on Water” Acrylic on Paper, DS
New Island
the first day
of a new year
i’ve cleared breakers
heard in darkness
about to beach my boat
each year of life
a voyage to
discover a new island
make a home
again
i’ve left many behind
each island
leading to another
i can never stay
risky oceanic impulse
to sail
find año nuevo
Dan HInes Jan. 1, 2024