Welcome 2016 Poem by Shankaran Kutty

The old year has gone by in a rush
Herald the New Year, so young and fresh
Forget the people who made you sad
Forget the events which made you feel bad
The year gone by is a thing of past
Enjoy this moment, for it wouldn't last
Like a flowing river, past year went by
Let it go, do not brood or cry.

Like a fresh flower that in spring does bloom
This year will wipe away all the gloom
Enjoy the rainbow, savour the breeze
Waltz through life with ultimate ease
Life is short, so take a break
Wipe out stress, whatever may it take
Play in the rain, have all the fun
Let us march forward, together as one

Whatever time the Lord has given on Earth
Is to make it worthwhile, not brood over death
This morning we have seen, of a bright new Year
Is the Lord's gift, so have no fear
Privileged are we that we are alive today
So for tomorrow the Lord will show the way
Let the glass be filled, the fireplaces glow
Enjoy this moment, for the next we don't know

Today we start a year so new
Where the dreams we saw still hold true
The dreams unfulfilled, let it pass
Enjoy the fresh smell of earth and grass
Welcome the rainbow, the floating cloud
Listen to the church bells ringing loud
Listen to the Thrush sing a fresh tune
Dance in the light of the winter moon

Let your dreams then take wing
And enjoy the joys they would bring
Reach out your arms for a helping hand
Be proud to work for your motherland
Let us speak the truth without any fear
Soak in the love of our near and dear
Leave the rest to the Lord above
And he will shower his infinite Love