The New Year

Sitting by candlelight
In the golden glow
I see the faces of
Beloved friends and relations
Who have passed on
And the places that once
Were dear to me.
How I long to go back
To a place that was
Once home to me
To be walking the familiar streets again
However knowing the faces won’t be the same.
And as I look outside upon an inky, black sky
I say a pray toward the wintry stars above
For health and happiness in the coming new year.
And thank the heavens that I and my loved ones are still here
To be able to continue loving and giving
To be able to continue believing
In another shiny New Year.