Post-Christmas

It's time to get the tinsel down
and put the bags and bows away.
Bright decorations I so love
must not stay up another day.

I'm always in a somber mood
when I take down the Christmas tree,
when carols start to fade away,
when no more lovely lights I see.

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My mood turns hopeful every time
old calendar defers to new.
Post-Christmas doldrums start to fade.
It's time to bid the old adieu.

The challenges and holidays,
the tears and laughter of the year
will take their place as memories;
new opportunities are here.