Annual Christmas Letter

The year is drawing to a close;

The perfect time to write some prose.

Reflecting on the year that’s passed;

Most has been fun, I’ve had a blast.

Much has happened this past year;

My voice came back; let’s give a cheer.

My health’s been good, I have been blest;

The Riders, well, they won the West…

I have left Kuwait behind;

Though friends there are on my mind.

I still do visit now and then;

I’ve been back once, I’ll go again.

Now Damascus is my home;

A really lovely place to roam.

The cats are great, they’ve adjusted well;

Ella’s naughty, Henry’s swell.

I have met great people too;

Not just one, but quite a few.

I love my school, I love my class;

Damascus is a place I’ll last.

I have a great apartment too;

I even cooked for thirty-two.

T’was at Thanksgiving this past year;

There was turkey cooked with beer.

Fun with friends is at “Ninar”

Where we have chicken in a jar.

It’s sort of like a small pot pie

It is tasty, I cannot lie.

I joined a choir and had much fun;

Our Christmas concerts now are done.

We’ll have a concert in the spring;

I am glad that I can sing.

Singing lessons have started too;

Someday I will sing for you.

There’s lots to work on, this I’ll say;

But I’ll get MY VOICE back some day.

Lots of fun, well, it’s been had;

Don’t you worry, I’ve not been bad.

Damascus is great, this you should know;

We’ve even had two days of snow.

And as this year draws to an end;

Warmest wishes, I do send.

Merry Christmas to each of you;

And a Happy New Year too!