Hello again, another year’s gone,
But my love for you has remained true.
Though time, winds, and rain can etch out stone,
They can’t fade my memories of you.

The adventures we shared when we were young,
The follies of our innocent days,
All of the meaningless words we once sung,
Maturing together our own ways,

The problems that loomed above like clouds
Which we faced calling them funny shapes,
Our friendship’s warmth found amidst cold crowds,
The relief of our narrow escapes,

Departure’s cruel sting burning our eyes
With all the salt from the ocean’s deep
As we were dispersed like a dream flies
Quickly from the mind wakened from sleep,

And all of the sacred times we’ve known
Have given my life deeper meaning.
As years vanish more friends come along,
But on your shoulders I’m still leaning.

Though there may one day be a sad price
Paid in tears should one day our paths part,
You’ve taught me it’s worth the sacrifice,
For friendship never dies in the heart.

I may be far away from home now,
But you have remained a part of me.
My unfailing good luck charm, my Tao,
Is the worth of your friendship to me.

In the thoughts that strengthen me each day,
Gladdening my heart when I despair,
Your friendship will remain young always
Since to time and space love’s unaware.

How I hope we can have the chance to
Share more memories in coming weeks.
But if this wish is not to come true,
Then know what my heart sincerely seeks:

May you be blessed the entire year through,
Prospered, protected, and full of cheer.
Know that I dearly love and miss you.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.