The Changing of the Guard

I must confess, I had hoped for the best
when this new entity had taken over,

and it wasn't only myself
because, admit it.....we ALL openly embraced this beast !

This last one certainly took it's toll on our earth,
simply by surviving it's own birth.

As subtle as a bubble,
yet, as gentle as the breeze can undress the trees.....it has done as it's pleased.

It has raped and pillaged,
in many an unfortunate village;

it even has claimed many by death,
while sharing with others a whisper of life's breath.

Things that surprisingly take you by "storm",
CAN keep you warm;

and I am finding solace in it's own demise,
yes, thank god it's almost over !

Just take a look over your shoulder,
for soon.....for that last memorable time,

the clock will strike, twelve.....
and we will delve.....into yet another realm of possibilities.

Are there promises it must breach ?
Or are there difficult lessons it must teach ?

We'll just have to wait and see,
what's to come and what's to be;

but, I know this much is, true.....
as for this ogre.....this, "keeper of the gate", his life is OVER !

The next one takes the helm, tonight.....
and the changing of the guard, is called....."new year's".....yes, finally.....it's time !