Unlock the magnificient gates
Unlock the magnificient gates of the west
A chariot of gold is waiting the guest
Who for twelve rolling moons, has been faithfully ours
Has borne us through trial, temptation and tears
In mantle of crimson his bossom enshroud
Pillow his head on a fearthery cloud
Smooth the grey locks of his labours that speak
Kiss off the wrinkles that curl round his cheek
Let breezes of Heaven attend on his flight
And the chiming of vespers in tone his good night!
Treasures the truths that his lessons have taught
Prize the experience his presence has brought
Cherish the hopes that at parting he gave
Bury his sins in oblivion’s grave
Lock up his jewels in memory’s cell
Tenderly, tearfully bid him farewell
The rest, with a prayer on the lip and heart
Till the portals of orient, bursting apart
A pathway of light unlock the skies
Calling nature, in poetic, incense to rise
And proclaim, as the day star of glory draws near
That the world awake to another New year..
First published on Facebook on 2013-12-31 at this link.