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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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Shirley Hawkins

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.

Molly Moore
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

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/1/2022 11:09:00 AM

To one tutu (02.I.22) to you, too! Aloha! Rico

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

Malabika Ray Choudhury

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

Molly Moore
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