A New Year’s Onnit

It’s here, it’s here, the new year full of cheer;

Ring out the old and let the new appear

Kick all your old-time faults into the rear,

And tack a list of resolves there and here,

To read anew whenever you draw near.

Ring in the new I say, and never fear

The gibe that may perchance ring in your ear

From those who hold not this “resolving” dear.

“Ring” out the old, “ring” in the new, tho’ queer

It seems to her whom you rung in last year;

Rings are so cheap that one with income mere,

Could “ring” a girl each night and still have change for beer.

Therefore I say “ring”, “ring” something out of gear,

Being careful to keep your own neck clear.

Dec. 24, ‘94

Pub. in

Boston Courier, Dec. 30, ‘94