Poems for Your New Year's Eve

"New eyes each year..."

Dear Friends,

It’s time for “Auld Lang Syne,” an ancient song first recorded by Scots poet Robert Burns in 1788 and beautifully set to music. The phrase is understood to mean “for the sake of old times” or “time gone by.” It makes me weepy. Every. Single. Time.

In preparation for tonight’s festivities—or quiet reflection—here’s a small selection of some …