NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023

Journey Journal Page NEW YEAR’S EVE 2023 For Ann Here on the verge The old year droops With weary sighs As distant highs Fade in odd scoop Can joy emerge? Here on the verge Last jigsaw piece Old strains now fade In a rough trade A new life lease Can cheer emerge? ~~~~~~~~~ Bold thoughts emerge With timely take With anxious feel With strange appea With unsure stake Here on the verge Bold cheer emerge A certain change A new day brings A new year springs A cast most strange Here on the verge ~~~~~~~~~ On New Year’s Eve Resolutions Can spark new rhymes Can slot in time Can frame action New flair, new gifts On New Year’s Eve Resolve to be A better man A time to plan Just be happy New flair, new gifts ~~~~~~~~~ My dear darling Hand-in-hand we Walk our journey Be most happy As we can be As good thoughts spring My dear darling Our life story Unfolds lovely Our chemistry Simply, aptly As kind thoughts bring ~~~~~~~~~ Sing to the dawn Happy New Year A blank page here To start good cheer That now draws near A lovely morn Sing to the dawn Let faith purge fear Most crystal clear As gracious cheer Succeeds right here A timely dawn ~~~~~~~~~ Leon Enriquez 31 December 2023 Singapore