… [ emery ] …

To leave the old with a burst of song
To recall the rights and forgive the wrong;
To forgive the thing that binds you fast
To the vain regrets of the year that’s past;

To have the strength to let go of your hold
Of the non-worthwhile of the days grown old;
To dare to go forth with a purpose true;
To the unknown task of the year that’s new

To help your brother along the road
To do his work and lift his load;
To add your gift to the world’s good cheer;
Is to have and to give a Happy New Year.

*~ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.
Have a jolly holiday!