if it’s whiskey
or nostalgia that brings warmth
drink it deep!
and sing the old songs badly
as ever, to greet New Year!
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This poem is for my mum and was written in response to Carpe Diem #617, “delight in company,” another great prompt hosted by Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. The soundtrack chooses itself.