May the new year open into light,

a dawn that softens every night.

May joy take root where shadows end,

and quiet strength our footsteps send.

May purpose guide each patient hand,

and dreams find soil in every land.

May love stay near—both deep and true

restoring hearts, both worn and new.

May wealth bring ease, not hollow fire,

enough to rest, enough to aspire.

May health run clear through nights and days,

like tireless rivers finding ways.

Let kindness cross from shore to shore,

let lifted hearts ask less for more.

A year for all of us to rise,

beneath wide, clear, unburdened skies.