New and Better

In my 50 years,
I have seen much.
I've been hurt,
betrayed,
stepped on,
abused,
punched in the gut,
wind taken from my sails,
called names,
accused,
suffered great loss,
anguished over decisions,
and more.
But, as a new year begins,
it always reminds me
that I am still here!

None of that has defeated me.
None of that has stopped me.
None of that has changed me.
None of that has killed me.

I chose to survive.
I chose to win.
I chose to start over.
I chose, each time,
to be new and better.

What will you do?