By B. R. Gowani
Nature was unaware of 2009
And is oblivious 2010’s neigh
It knows not New Year’s Day
New Year’s Eve: No way
If it chose to observe
It wouldn’t have enough nerve
To choose Mercury’s 88-day year
Or Neptune’s 165-year year to cheer
Many unknown planets let’s not forget
In other galaxies not discovered yet
But for millions on this earth
New Year Eve’s ritual-mirth
That has its roots in the west
But now others also plan with zest
Those without means have no time
Others with time just mime
B. R. Gowani can be reached @brgowani@hotmail.com