The year that has been.....

Tip the hat to the year that bids us farewell,

In all the contrasting experiences we have had during it

here's December, the smallest Russian doll amongst the 12 of successively decreasing sizes

The great teacher time has taught us many different lessons this year

Time has no plan on retirement from this occupation

And for all years to come we shall remain its students

An encore we'd shout

had the year been exceptionally favorable

As we put our hands together,

to the end of a spectacular year

We wave our hands to the departing year

This bitter-sweet goodbye

But we say thanks time and again for the parting gift

A suitcase full of great memories.

On the eve, as we see off the departing year and welcome the coming year with open arms

A word of advice

ill feelings are nothing but excess baggage for the trip ahead,

Cherish the souvenirs of your past travels

And make room for the souvenirs of the journey ahead