Happy New Year!

A Song For  A New Year’s Eve

Stay yet, my friends, a moment stay-

Stay till the good ole year,

So long companion of our way,

Shakes hands, and leaves us here.

Oh Stay, oh stay,

One little hour, and then away.

The year, whose hopes were high and strong,

Has now no hopes to wake;

Yet one hour more of jest and song

For his familiar sake.

Oh stay, oh stay,

One mirthful hour, and then away.

The kindly year, his liberal hands

Have lavished all his store.

And shall we turn from where he stands,

Because he gives no more?

Oh stay, oh stay,

One grateful hour and then away.

Days brightly came and calmly went,

While yet he was our guest;

How cheerfully the week was spent!

How sweet the seventh day’s rest!

Oh stay, oh stay,

One golden hour, and then away.

Dear friends were with us, some who sleep

Beneath the coffin lid:

What pleasant memories we keep

Of all they said and did!

Oh stay, oh stay,

One tender hour, and then away.

Even while we sing, he smiles his last,

And leaves our sphere behind.

The good ole year is with the past;

Oh be the new as kind!

Oh stay, oh stay,

One parting strain and then away.

– William Cullen Bryant

Thank you guys so much for making 2010 one of the best years ever! If it wasn’t for all of y’all who pop by to visit, share your stories and laugh along with us through this wonderful adventure called life it just wouldn’t have been the same. I am truly humbled to have met so many wonderful people on here this year. Tickled Red wouldn’t be the joy it is without all of you inspiring us to reach for every drop of joy there is to have and hold each day.

May your new year be as full as your bellies, as bright as your smiles and overflowing with love!

Happy New Year dear friends!

Love,

Red, Surfer & The Monkeys