another day ends

the night swallows the last light

a new year begins

the old clock rings out

ten minutes behind the time

the night knows no time

fireworks break the light

across the darkest of skies

rain falls to the sea

the morning is cold

leaves have fallen from the trees

for now the wind waits

ring out bells ring in ring out

ring in bells ring out ring in

(January 1, 2024)