Like The Ones Before

It's that time again when the old year comes to an end

and the new one begins. It's like saying goodbye to an old friend

then welcoming them back again. New Year's Eve was better back when I was

a kid. The sound of noisemakers everywhere, living life without any cares.

My mom and dad still look young, staying up late on New Year's

Eve. It was so much fun. I tried to stay up until

the morning sun. I remember sparklers in the cold night air and watching the

ball drop from the living room chair. Now I just raise a glass