Ringing In The New (Poetry)

See the old year out
ring the new one in
set for change no doubt
thoughts go wondering
what might lie ahead

Candles burning low
as the season ends
still the chance of snow
a late card from friends
arrives in the mail

The faint smell of spice
hanging in the air
crumbs from sugar mice
scattered here and there
dreams of Christmas past

Eyes turn to the clock
the slow march of time
hear the sharp tick-tock
followed by the chime
as the moment nears ...

Fireworks and loud cheers
Love’s unspoken wish
rises to the spheres
on a night like this
Hope warms every heart