As you slither into the new year
Remember to keep your ear
Close to the ground.
The Earth’s heartbeat
Is deep, mysterious and profound.

A dash of love
and a glimmer of luck,
is sure to be the glove
that frees you
from that never ending muck.

Branch out and disobey
in a secretive kind of way.
as strong is the bark
of your foundation,
but beware of the roots
of toxic temptation.

As disgusting the world
some days it might seem,
a sliver of wisdom
will break the routine.

Be thoughtful, creative and aware
as the year of the wooden snake
will guard you from despair.