Goodbye to The Old Year Poem

A reflective poem bidding farewell to the past year's challenges and regrets.

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Updated December 14, 2024, by Catherine Pulsifer


Good-bye, Old Year; the hours are swiftly flying.

As the old year comes to a close, *Good-bye, Old Year* by Lila R. Munro Tainter reminds us to take a moment to reflect. Each year brings its share of challenges and lessons, and this poem captures the bittersweet feelings of saying farewell to what has been. It encourages us to acknowledge the struggles we’ve faced while appreciating the strength we’ve gained along the way. The end of the year is a chance to let go of disappointments and embrace the growth that comes from life’s ups and downs.

This heartfelt poem inspires us to move forward with hope and determination. The start of a new year is like a fresh page, ready for new opportunities and brighter days. By leaving the burdens of the past behind, we can look ahead with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose. Let this poem be a reminder that endings can also be beginnings, and each new year is a chance to create a life filled with peace, joy, and possibility.

Good-bye, Old Year

Poet: Lila R. Munro Tainter

Good-bye, Old Year, the hours are swiftly flying;
The night has come at last and thou art dying.
Doth no repentance, no remorse assail thee,
As far and wide the wintry winds bewail thee?
Good-bye, good-bye.

Good-bye, Old Year; thou hast been most unkindly
To one who welcomed thee so fondly, blindly;
Who gave thee largess as a royal guest;
Whose trust thou didst betray with wild unrest.
Good-bye, good-bye.

Good-bye, Old Year who came in clouds of glory;
Thy breath upon my locks has left them hoary;
Thy lips were chill and filled me with alarms;
My roses faded in thy clasping arms.
Good-bye, good-bye.

Good-bye, Old Year; thy cruel hand, relentless,
Robbed memory of joy and made it Icentiess;
The wine of love poured from a shattered glass,
In blood-red drops upon a mound of grass.
Good-bye, good-bye.

Good-bye, Old Year. And now, since thou must leave me,
Wouldst sue for pardon wherein thou didst grieve me?
Restore sweet trust, make whole the broken heart,
And from remembrance pluck the poisoned dart; -
No answer - ruthless Year;
Good-bye, good-bye.



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