It is almost
always
the fireworks
and illumination,
champagne pops
and jubilation
that signal the naissance
of a new year.
But may a quieter light
find you
this year;
like a gentle beam of sun
warming
through the windows
A sunrise here to stay,
not fleeting fireworks
barely passing over shadows.
Amid the clink of glass
and cries of cheer,
may a wonderful hope
find you this year.
May it be
here for all time,
and all happiness
may be thine.
And may you have joy
and prosperity,
love,
and sobriety
for many more new year eves
to come.
Ria,
Your dad shared this poem and I have since read them all. Keep writing- you truly are a gifted writer!