Standing around
waiting for the apple
to fall to the ground.
What was old is now new
with resolutions, none too few.
In this time of celebration
such new feelings, elation,
smiles, joy, a few tears,
a new resolve to face the fears
of a life that does slowly disappear
as the new one, New Year draws near.
Simply standing around
while the apple slowly comes down.

01/01/2010