THE DOOR OF THE YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Here we stand at the door of the year

And feel some apprehension

There are troubles and problems

And things causing us tension.

Our world is very troubled

Her people in much pain

With earthquakes and mud-slides

And deluging flooding rain.

Bush fires ravage our land

Taking homes and kin

We seem to be fighting a battle

That we somehow cannot win.

Yet there stands before us

A year unstained and clear

And what I wish for you

Is a year untouched by fear.

I wish you health and happiness

A calm and restful sleep

I wish you days of family

And memories to keep.

I wish you sunshine’s warmth

Some rest and friendship’s care

I wish you many happy hours ~

A comfortable soft chair.

A book to read – some chocolate,

Nice meals and homemade bread

Rain upon your window

As you snuggle down in bed.

I wish you food upon your table

And a welcome at your door

I wish you a calm and sweet release

And health so sweet and pure.

Happy New Year to you.

© Linda J. Vaughan

December 31