During the first weeks of a new calendar year, it’s good to look back and also move forward. Poetry written for a new year can be filled with hope, regret, grief, and moving on. At bookriot.com, Writer’s Relief found this wonderful list of twenty poems to help you begin the year 2021—Maya Angelou’s “A Brave and Startling Truth” is a must-listen for its impactful delivery!

See the whole list of poems for the new year here.