Ring out the Old, ring in the New

tick tock tick tock

 

my book is open, bookmarked page

I had wanted to read but until now

awaits for my attention, so fleeting

my pen lies on my table, as it has been

for the last months, still humming the

lyrics of the song in my head, unsung

my recipe book is dusty in kitchen shelf

papers hurriedly torn, pressed tight amidst

the jars, waiting for my yellow apron   

tick tock tick tock

the heavy snow fall after Christmas Day

reminds me of the season’s swift passing,

burying festive wrappers, in a blink of an eye

as the year comes closer to the end, 

I see unmarked days,  unopened letters,

as well as exclamation points, and smiley faces 

a good and fruitful year, despite sad autumn

and short summer, new and old friends keeping

company, while meeting challenges head on

the sparklers and blow horn are ready

for new year’s eve, a countdown louder than

church bell’s tower in downtown square

yes, I am all set to turn the page,

write my words, try new dishes to cook,

watch ice hockey games, shake more hands

tick tock tick tock

 

 

Happy New Year !!!!

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