Raise the glass <br />Swirl the spirits <br />Clinking the crystal <br />Toast those present <br />Memorializing the many <br />Absent this assemblage <br /> <br />Raise the mug <br />Savor the aroma <br />Embracing the warmth <br />Cherish the moment <br />Remembering the past <br />Drink to the future <br /> <br />Raise the goblet <br />Of family and friendship <br />Gathering in kinship <br />Recollect the gladness <br />Binding ancient wounds <br />Banish every sorrow <br /> <br />Raising the chalice <br />Of spirit and season <br />A mere midnight moment <br />Future reminiscence <br />Memories in making <br />We hold here in hand<br /><br />Mary Havran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/memories-in-hand-to-a-new-year/
