Chinese New Year

A festive feel in red and gold: Chinatown deals Goat year most grand. A splash of will as joy unfolds: A Chinese fill as cheer attends. ~~~~~~~~~ This lunar year arrives with truth: Our kindred ties forge a fine fest. Those who are dear gather fond proof: Our fortunes high in lovely quest. ~~~~~~~~~ Paint the town red takes new meaning: Feel fond delight that ushers joy. Poise favours red in warm sightings: Feel grand insight in wealthy ploys. ~~~~~~~~~ Now we visit our kin folk here: Auspicious wit merge with fine stay. Now each to each greet with good cheer: Prosper and reach this happy day. ~~~~~~~~~ Give red packets with blessings fond: Touch now can live grandeur this spring. Lucky trinkets to fill life's pond: Joy heaps and gives as true health sings. ~~~~~~~~~ Such festive joy can fill the heart: A touch beyond primes charming feel. Good luck funds ploy in brilliant start: A rhyme upon a springtime fill. ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 18 February 2015 Singapore