Ushering Out the Year

The day was warm for winter;
The sun was shining bright.
The skaters circled on the ice
And held each other tight.

The booths were filled with shoppers
In search of stocking fare.
The carousel spun ‘round, its music
Wafting in the air.

We wandered through the market,
Suburban pals in tow,
So glad our day had sunshine
‘Stead of bitter cold or snow.

At lunch, we laughed and chatted
And clinked our pints of beer,
With promises of meeting
Once again this time next year.

A holiday tradition
With some dear and long-time friends
Is the perfect way to usher out
December, as it ends.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Delightful, Ilene. Merry Christmas! Best wishes to you and your loved ones for 2020.
Neumann Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 4:23 AM
Great write. And then another revolution will spin around. Kind wishes, Kai
Leffanta Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 10:14 AM
Well said, but a great way to start the new year, too! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
December 23, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all and may you keep the tradition going for many years:-) hugs jan xx
Green Avatar
December 23, 2019 at 5:19 PM
Such a feel good poem to read today on the cusp of the holiday season. Simply beautiful Ilene, your work always amazes me.
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