Farewell to the old year forever, <br />And all its sorrows and care <br />We'll bury in our hearts, and endeavor <br />New troubles and trials to bear. <br /> <br />The old year has gone with its sadness, <br />In oblivion to dwell evermore; <br />The new year will come with its gladness, <br />To welcome the rich and the poor. <br /> <br />Ah, welcome the new year with pleasure, <br />And welcome home friends, that is dear; <br />Be happy and joyful together, <br />And greet each happy new year. <br /> <br />Some people will meet in sadness, <br />For death has entered their home, <br />And robbed them of joy and gladness, <br />And left them forsaken and lone. <br /> <br />Young people not meet it in sorrow, <br />For their hearts are blithesome and gay, <br />Trouble will come with to-morrow, <br />So let them be happy to- day. <br /> <br />Farewell to the old year forever; <br />Lay its sorrows aside with a tear. <br />Think of the future; and endeavor <br />To greet each happy new year.<br /><br />Julia A Moore<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/new-year/
