The New Year
Welcome in the New Year as you would a friend; one who brings twelve shining gifts to last until year’s end. Harmony with others, faith in each new day; all the kindness you can spare, goodwill in words you say. Compassion for earth’s creatures, and hope for those in need; make peace with all of nature, make tolerance your creed. Thoughtfulness and sharing, love spread far and near; a thankfulness for living to end a perfect year. —Sheila Forsyth