Snub end of a dismal year, deep in the dwarf orchard, The sky with its undercoat of blackwash and point stars, I stand in the dark and answer to My life, this shirt I want to take off, which is on fire .. .

Charles Wright
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There is something about the first night of the year that makes it feel like the very first day of the whole year. It is where we make all sorts of resolutions to improve our lives, only to fail miserably at the end of the year. The first night of the year can be a time to reflect on our lives and take stock of what we have accomplished throughout the year. We are reminded that this is one of those few months that are actually new to us, but familiar at the same time.

This familiar feeling is what makes it feel like we've been through this before. This familiar feeling can also make it feel like we're standing in a dark room, with nothing but a shirt on fire in front of us and no way out.

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