On The New Year Poem by Jordan Legaspi

Children in the street, bang and bang
Fire crackers we really enjoyed- full of fun
And we sing hymn of praises- full of cheer
While sharing gifts and toys and sweets- colorful tradition

Each family is busy in this time of the year
Preparing food and wine and everything
And some pray seriously- wonderful devotion
In the church they stay and ask God for blessing

Some travel; to provinces and cities for vacation
Visit their relatives or distant friends
While others spend it to have
A little break from the past year’s work and all the tensions

Lovers are all in delight
Sharing moment for a new beginning
Culture or whatever, just for a good start
New hope to a bright future of what live has to coming

Year after year we celebrate this wonderful day
At home: near and far for young and old man or woman
Rich or poor everybody happy
The big event to say goodbye and to welcome the year to come