New Year's Poem by Billy Loving

Celebration of life
Crowd gathered all around
Momentary freedom from strife
In a sea of people, I might drown
Screaming ringing in my ears
Night sky fills my sight
Lost in the overwhelming cheers
Fireworks exploding much to my delight
Announcer takes the stage
Band's music begins to play
Discordant tune filled with rage
Into their mind, a brief foray
Counting down, three, two, one
Another year begins, another one done