By: Khaliya Rajan
3 – Happy
Stars glitter in the night sky
as we party until dawn.
Balloons, confetti, streamers,
and banners surround us.
We smile, sing, dance
and join hands with our family
and friends.
Sparkling eyes
reflect the stars above
and the water before us.
Excitement fills the air.
It’s been so long
since i’ve seen so many of you,
I’m starting to feel old.
2 – New
Leaving behind another year,
we search for what lies ahead.
Trying to find ourselves,
although the question never seems
to have an answer.
So we wait,
and continue searching,
try to leave the bad behind,
and hope for the good to swallow us whole
though we know it’s just a dream.
Negativity inevitably seeps through,
trickling into our minds,
our hearts,
and our days.
Change stirs fear
and brings worry,
but sometimes
a silver lining appears
bringing with it: hope and joy.
The world’s cruelty
engulfs both our
internal and external selves
like the waves of an ocean
swallowing its sand and shells.
It’ll bring us back,
only to try and take us again.
1 – Year
Memories swirl in colour,
dancing within our minds.
A person knows their nostalgia
as easily as their own name.
Ringing in the last year,
making Valentine’s day cards,
celebrating spring’s return.
Planting vegetables,
and watching the flowers bloom
as we embrace summer.
Historical advocation,
taking in the warm weather,
welcoming the fall equinox.
Dressing up in costumes,
remembering the brave,
as we make our way back to the holidays.
Happy New Year