On New Year's Eve

Once upon a time, on New Year’s Eve,

We dressed and then we headed out,

For gathering with friends was what

The holiday was all about.

 

We drank and partied, maybe even

Danced and sang a little bit

And laughed and schmoozed and only

Hours past midnight did we finally split.

 

Tonight, though, after many years,

We dressed and left to eat at 5,

Enjoying quite a lovely meal,

Relieved we didn’t have to drive.

 

And now we’ll watch TV, enjoying

“Twilight Zones” as time will creep,

Until, at last, the ball will drop

While both of us, exhausted, sleep.