Inception. The first day of the year. Fervent prayers for health and for home. Fat, flesh-colored roses. Lichen, gnarled gum leaves and insistent wind. These joys, while we discuss parties to which we are no longer invited and which we no longer wish to attend. Resolution after resolution, including: to no longer be afraid of the sun, or of being alone, to forgive, and to allow myself the luxury of feeling forgiven. To progress with more joy.