It's not surprising that, today, my thoughts turn to the event of the year, happening tonight. 

Everyone has their own take on this. I recall, aged 15 or 16 when my grandfather was ill and didn't make it into the next year. My mother was never able to celebrate New Year's Eve after that, and it was a long time before I could see it as a day for celebration.

And I must say that 2008 was a grim year for me and mine; 2009 promises to be a whole lot better. Fingers crossed!

New Year’s Eve

As this day draws to a close
We’ll look back, and count the cost
With hindsight, we’ll ask ourselves
What was won, and what was lost

At midnight, we will link crossed arms
As good friends so often do
We’ll sing Auld Lang Syne, and pray
Next year brings peace and joy too