Final Rush

Sea of faces in a long queue The final rush right here on cue Chinese lunar new year's eve styles Grab and procure goodies worthwhile So many things to attend to Auspicious feelings spring now woos Share a reunion dinner meal Smiles abound as cheer fills and heals. The customary red gift pacts Lucky money brings fortune's tact Soon we celebrate a grand start Spring hurls new year to charm each heart These special times where joy meets cheer A festive soul greets happy here Time for tribe and kin to gather To welcome a brand new treasure New clothes and auspicious symbols Town painted red and clash of cymbals Lion dancing and fire crackers noise Drum beats and swaying to rejoice Watch fond goodwill design a feast Cheer and attract the dragon beast Under the moonlit pavilion We sip tea and feel devotion The modern times have come to terms With ancient traditions that firm. All our rush to prepare and dwell Now turns up good feelings that tell Here's to the Goat year auspicious Spring time galore most delicious May all your dreams flood far and wide "Gong-Xi-Fa-Cai" right by your side! Leon Enriquez 17 February 2015 Singapore