Anticipation

Another year comes to an end.

Look back to see where you've been. 

Look forward with anticipation.

See the fruits of your blood, tears, and perspiration. 

Those little eyes will give you inspiration.

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This week's prompt: 

ANTICIPATION (noun)

1

a : a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action

b : the act of looking forward; especially : pleasurable expectation

2

: the use of money before it is available

3

a : visualization of a future event or state

b : an object or form that anticipates a later type

4

: the early sounding of one or more tones of a succeeding chord to form a temporary dissonance — compare suspension

Please remember:

• Your response must be between 33 and 333 words.

• You must use the 3rd definition of the given word in your post.

• The word itself needs to be included in your response.