Your forebears have dashed
So many burgeoning hopes.
Still I welcome you
Asking at my age
Less and less, not inviting
More disappointments
Just thankful I’m here
To greet you – and wishful to
See your twelve months through!
Your forebears have dashed
So many burgeoning hopes.
Still I welcome you
Asking at my age
Less and less, not inviting
More disappointments
Just thankful I’m here
To greet you – and wishful to
See your twelve months through!