The Christmas storm has passed.
A tinsel and wrapping paper flurry.
Decorations. Presents. Chocolate. 
For families and children.

Dec 29th. A workday.
Calm and quiet.
Cleaning up the year behind us. 
Planning for the one to come.

Soon, we’ll party again.
Friends buoyed by optimism.
Food and alcohol over flowing,
Regrets renamed resolutions.