In the dawn of each new year,
Candles flicker with whispered dreams,
Echoes of laughter fill the air,
As time’s gentle river streams.

Moments wrapped in colored paper,
Tied with ribbons of golden hue,
Memories dance in vivid caper,
Embracing the old, welcoming the new.

Faces gather in joyous chorus,
Hearts warm with shared delight,
In the tapestry of life’s grand opus,
Each birthday adds its own light.

So here’s to journeys yet unfolding,
Pages waiting to be turned,
In the book of life we’re holding,
Where every candle is a lesson learned.