HAPPY NEW YEAR, LOVED ONES

Happy New Year, loved ones,
Oh, the things I wish for you,
Now, how shall I begin?
I doubt I ever will get through.
 

May your heart be filled with love,
And your body filled with health,
Your mind be filled with kindly thoughts,
And sweet dreams beyond yourself.

May your ears be filled with music,
May your eyes see beauty every day,
May your feet forever dance,
May your voice sing out in praise.

May you have a banquet table,
Filled with delightful foods,
Seasoned with life's spices,
And sweetened by good moods.

May you have platters filled with patience,
And contentment flowing from your cup,
And rich desserts of gratitude,
That will truly fill you up.

May you have a host of friends,
And loved ones as your guests,
May you appreciate each one of them,
And think each one is best.

May your troubles all be petty,
Just enough to make you strong,
May your heart and hands be willing
To help another soul along.

May you let God spend His time
As a part of you,
And may you spend your time,
As He would want you to.

Happy New Year, loved ones,
Those are the things I wish for you,
But they are only the beginning,
As I said, I never will get through.

Virginia (Ginny) Ellis
Copyright January 2004

~My Heartfelt Thanks to Ginny!
Please visit her site and
read more of her beautiful poetry.

You won't be sorry!