The lunar new year
For thousands of years, the country of China
Has observed the Lunar New Year.
Joyful anticipation excels in each heart
As the time of celebration draws near.
In 2019, “The Year of the Pig”,
Festivities will be in full swing,
And everyone will wear bright red clothes
For the good luck it will bring.
Fireworks are used to scare off monsters
And there’s ritualistic cleaning each day.
But no one can shower or throw out garbage
Or good luck will be washed away.
There are exquisite feasts of “lucky” foods,
But the most important part
Is the joyful reunion of extended family,
Who are very dear to the heart.
