New Cheer

Twinkling lights and candles bright Dotted here and there And music playing into the night People everywhere Laughter tinkles like so many bells Glasses chink and chime Jokes fired around like magic spells Ridiculous and sublime People dancing like many an autumn leaf A twisting in the breeze Inhibitions are missing as if stolen by a thief Pace picking up by degrees Glasses are filled with every colour Orange red and white, Loosing tongues so everything a holler Shouts drifting in the night Faces flushed red with seasons cheer Many smiling faces Gentlemen knocking back cans of beer Engaging in races Then the chimes of midnight start To a resounding cheer Everyone takes it to their heart Wishing happy new year