Chinese New Year 2022

Chinese New Year 2022 *

Oh no! again they've cancelled the Lion Dance
And the Dragons are also put on hold
How I longed to see them gyrate and prance
But the covid virus is still uncontrolled.

The sound of the drums, the cymbals and gongs
So intense and loud we jump with glee
Brilliant red lanterns and cheering throngs -
Their absence will be felt deploringly.

But we can visit the street booths in Chinatown
And wish our neighbors Kung Hei Fat Choy
We'll muster good cheer despite being let down
And firecrackers and Fa Gao we'll still enjoy.

Thus, we will celebrate Chinese New Year
Hopeful that the Tiger's strength will prevail
With his courage and prowess he'll banish our fear
And each hurdle we meet, we'll triumphantly scale.

Molly Moore
* Chinese New Year is a significant celebration in the culture of Hawaii.
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Date: 2/9/2022 6:07:00 PM
Lovely, Poem, Molly. I live in SA, in Adelaide, they have a Chinese market, a few years ago, I was to see the Dragon weaving all around the market it was fabulous it brought joy and happiness to all. Thank You for sharing your colourful rhyme.
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Date: 2/24/2022 3:38:00 PM
Thank you for your compliment, Shirley. I'm glad you liked the poem.Yes celebrating Chinese New Year is a very joyful experience. Happy Year of the Tiger! Molly
Date: 2/1/2022 11:09:00 AM
To one tutu (02.I.22) to you, too! Aloha! Rico
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Molly Moore
Date: 2/6/2022 3:52:00 PM
You sound like one local boy, Rico :-) Were you born in Hawaii? Many thanks for your comments, and Kung Hei Fat Choi. Molly
Date: 1/31/2022 4:56:00 PM
Really beautiful and touching poem, Molly. I totally agree with you - Chinese New Year is such a vibrant celebration for communities with dances, music, drums, and lanterns - it is really sad that there will be some restrictions. Enjoyed your poem in flowing rhymes. Thanks for reading mine. Best wishes ~ Mala
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Date: 2/6/2022 3:55:00 PM
Thank you very much, Mala, for your nice comments. Yes, it is sad that these cultural celebrations have been restricted. I just hope they come back fully when the virus is more controlled. All the best to you too. Molly
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