On New Year's Eve

Once upon a time, on New Year’s Eve, We dressed and then we headed out, For gathering with friends was what The holiday was all about. We drank and partied, maybe even Danced and sang a little bit And laughed and schmoozed and only Hours past midnight did we finally split. Tonight, though, after many years, We dressed and left to eat at 5, Enjoying quite a lovely meal, Relieved we didn’t have to drive. And now we’ll watch TV, enjoying “Twilight Zones” as time will creep, Until, at last, the ball will drop While both of us, exhausted, sleep.