FAREWELL OLD FRIEND

FAREWELL OLD FRIEND

You served us well

maybe not every day 

was what we wanted

or what we planned

but here we are,

about to bid you farewell

and welcome in a fresh new beginning.

We've laughed and cried,

worked and rested,

been amazed and disgusted,

thrilled and disappointed..

and still we have hope

for every New Year is full of promise

for our families, our friends,

our future..

We welcome you with open arms

and hope for peace 

and understanding..

for tolerance...

and the ability to appreciate 

all our blessings.

©Crissouli Dec. 31, 2016

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A TREASURED GIFT

A TREASURED GIFT

Where did it go, what did you do with it..

was it treasured, revered, acknowledged

or did it simply pass you by?

It was a bonus, a gift..

something to be valued..

did you notice?

Sometimes, gifts come beautifully wrapped

sometimes, simply thrust forward

as an afterthought, or an apology.

But this gift was well planned

a very long time ago

and it was given without conditions.

I hope you used it well

for you won't receive another

till four years pass by.

©Crissouli 31 Dec., 2016

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