Maxwell Blue's Oubliette:

Glory in the New Year

Merry Christmas!
Announce it to you I dare.
Though I speak of Happy Holidays
Because I fear a backlash,
From the easily offended
Like a pin prick,
On a birthday balloon
I try not to laugh at them,
But I can’t help but stare

What can I write that hasn’t said
All the moments have come to past
Every single tea leaf has been read
Only what is long gone will always last
As far as our memories will not falter
Yesterday’s joys cannot be forgotten
For present despair will never alter
What’s been fought for and dearly bought’en
Reaching for the future of the undiscovered
Too many delights to predict
There’s peace, it’s just over your shoulder
So sidestep every other conflict.
And look for the glory in the New Year.