new year

December 30, 2013
a poet's playground, alternate avenues

in my heart
i shall gather
my family & friends
on this last eve of December
to let them know
i’ll always remember
how important they are to me


though we may
be separated by distance
time or space
i keep each one of you
tied to my heart
never
never
never
letting you part

 

as we look
toward the new year
raise your glass
as i raise mine

 

my promise
on this toast of wine

 

though
we all have faults & flaws
but i see perfection
in you all

 

may this new year
be full of happy & healthy days
never forgetting
our past
as we look ahead

 

i thank you
for being
my family & friends
sending laughter
…………………….love
…………………………& hugs
to all