Time closes on another yearTo collect events for history,
Entwining one’s personal fear
Amongst generations’ mystery.
Will this year’s days be fulfilled
With what we focus upon?
Or will so many more be killed,
Repeat faults of Miss Saigon?
U.S. Election made headline news,
First African American succeeded.
Automaker’s appeal not refused
Despite change is what we all needed.
Harrowing fight until his death
A father’s advice to his children.
Waited and read 'til he took his last breath
How we’ll always remember his sermon.
Gas prices rise beyond understanding
Foreclosures steal media attention.
Society sick then starts demanding
While we watch our dwindling pension.
Let’s shut the door on broken promises
Don’t look back, but to the future.
Work until hands are full of calluses
Hugs and kisses, priceless sutures.
May 2009 bring you health and happiness. Cheers to your dreams!
Sending along wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! Peace and happiness to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Bea!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Joanne and Shadow! Stay safe and may all your wishes comes true.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written. Happy New Year to you too. This kind of saying has lost its touch now, but I still wish you a warmfelt happy Year no matter what.
ReplyDeleteHey Ana, Thank you so much for stopping by. I don't think wishing someone a Happy New Year has lost its touch, and I appreciate the warmfelt wishes. May safety and happiness follow you throughout the year and those that follow.
ReplyDeleteand many Cheers to you my friend!!
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Thanks, Kimmi. We're going to have a good year. ;)
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