Strike away the days
By Sioban Timmer
Strike away the days
In strokes sharp and purposeful
Cut them down like old growth forest
The calendar boxes, the tree rings of our lives
With each slashing mark of pen to page
Screaming out the passing time
Strike away the year
Remove the tired dog eared pages
Cast aside events and tasks of yesterday
Carefully raise and hang the New Year high
Crisp and clean like the dove and olive branch
A new beginning in each blank square.
- Submitted in response to Poetry Prompt #14
Australian Children’s Poetry 
Strong and moving. Thank you.
Love it, Sioban!