Another Year

Another year’s end has come

with you not here.

We bid it farewell,

for the new one, cheer.

Tonight I feel alone,

while I shed a tear.

Memories of the past

so crystal clear,

How you welcomed

every New Year,

With joy and delight

my daughter, Dear.

As the world welcomes 2012

with champagne and beer

I find comfort

embracing a souvenir,

Recalling your wishes

 that I can still hear.

My wound remains raw,

more days and nights to fear. 

Randah Ribhi Hamadeh, Copyright© 2012

Written in loving memory of my daughter

Samar Ahmed Al Ansari (4/4/1988-4/9/2006)