Año Nuevo

A true story, I wrote this while I observed the years changing. Happy New Year

Tonight, laughing faces fill the beach
Celebration and champagne fill the air
And a ceiling of clouds hangs over their heads
Natural flame scattered along pulls groups forth

And as the flames licked the faces with an orange glow
Mid night approached
The crashing of waves vibrated below tones inspiring dance
Alcohol and smoke electrified the crowds
Energizing an early morning

And a profound moment
I sit and watch a gentle soul darn a circle of candles
Soft flames danced about the ring
Praying softly to the heavens the woman drew in the sand
And overhead a hole is punched through the lofty blanket
As it passes, pinholes of light begin to open across the night sky
And as the year wanes a full moon is revealed in all its glory
Illuminating our stretch of sand with is pale gaze
The Great White Mage collected her lights and disappeared

And this experience
Reminds me of a spirit so pure
And so dear to me
Of my love for her
And her otherworldliness
Of her teachings
And her wisdom

Two-thousand seventeen comes to conclusion
A cheer erupts from the fires and we shoot it towards the sky
And the moon returns to its slumber
The new year is welcomed with dance and laughter

This morning we celebrate our achievements of the previous year
And the opportunities presented to us all
We are thankful for moments that aroused growth
And give love to the people we care most about
The glee is immortal, and the fires never fade
Until the light of the flames are weakened by the rising sun
Marking the beginning of a chapter
Written by each of us

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Superb poem. Mesmerizing narrative and mystical imagery. “ I sit and watch a gentle soul darn a circle of candles.”- magical. Lovely description and metaphor. Love the hopeful theme to bring in the New Year. Last verse is so uplifting and memorable. Happy New Year to you!

[Wolf Towne]

Thank you so much, I hope 2018 is good to you.

[Taino]

Happy New Year! Hope and new experiences await, a fresh beginning. Very well done!

[Heimweh]

Written like a children's fantasy novel, detest the simple platitudes and didactic tone.

[poetgurl]

I sit and watch a gentle soul darn a circle of candles
Soft flames danced about the ring
Praying softly to the heavens the woman drew in the sand
And overhead a hole is punched through the lofty blanket

I really enjoyed this part....
this is a really well written write. enjoyable

[Wolf Towne]

Thank you very much! The photo for this poem shows the woman sitting in her circle of candles, it truly was a profound experience