Every year holds joy and sorrow,
peace and hope.
Leave fear, and borrow
only the best for tomorrow.
Leave fear, and borrow
only the best for tomorrow;
bring to this day your gifts
and share your dreams.
Bring to this day your gifts
and share your dreams.
Burdens shared
are lighter far than held tight.
Burdens shared
are lighter far than held tight.
All the good is magnified
when seen in the light.
All the good is magnified
when seen in the light.
We hold the power
to remake the world.
We hold the power
to remake the world.
To shape and mold
and develop as we will.
To shape and mold
and develop as we will:
Every year holds joy and sorrow,
peace and hope.
This piece of doggerel is written just for you! As is my tradition, I give you this blessing wish: May the new year hold many opportunities, and just enough challenges to be interesting.