New Year's Eve
A Man and Woman speak.
"WHAT did Old Year bring us, dear?
Much of good, and some of bad,
Hours merry, moments sad.
Brought us love, and brought us laughter,
With a touch of sorrow after,
And an armful of hope, and a handful of fear,
Good-bye, and bless you then, Old Year!"
A Woman speaks.
"What did Old Year bring to me?
Brought me months of bitter sorrow,
Black the day, and dark the morrow,
Brought a hope that soon was gone,
Left a grave to weep upon,
And a grief to endure through the time still to be.
Old Year, I have no thanks for thee!"
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