As we bid farewell to the old year,
Let's welcome in the new
With hopeful expectations,
And an optimistic view.
Let's put the past behind us
And concentrate instead
On the promise of a future
With better times ahead.
Let's think of each new morning
As the starting of a day
That we can make rewarding
In some very special way.
Let's reach out to other people
And show them we are there
To lend a hand when needed
Because we really care.
Let's put some laughter in our lives
Revive a dream or two
Have faith that if we try enough
There's nothing we can't do!
Then when this year is over
We can look back with a smile
Because our expectations
And hopes were all worthwhile!
-Alice E. Chase
