The state of the world is disheartening.
War, here and there among neighboring countries.
Ukraine and Russia are still on the battleground.
Taiwan and China are on each other's throat.
The war between Israel and Gaza, unending.
Solutions not yet found to these unrest.

Ding! Ding! Ding!
The festive bell echoes.
Another transition into a new year.
Chapters are unfolding, scripts are getting set.
Journey of life is ongoing, the trumpet is yet to be blown.

Oh, 2023, here is my adieu.
Thanks to the memories and joy you brought.
Oh, I'm thankful for the memories you have created.
In you, a day was formed, a night concluded.

In 2024, let prosperity be unlimited.
Success and joy should radiate in the new year.
Oh, 2024, in you, a day should shine bright with the guide of the greater light.
Oh, 2024, in you, a night should be enveloped by the lead of the lesser light.
Oh, days count, they turn into weeks.
Oh, weeks count, they turn into months.
Oh, months count, they turn into years.
A year is formed, a breath of new air.

Oh, the new year, your coming is celebrated.
Fireworks are lit, there is joy unlimited.
Youths are up awake till the time you will be appreciated.
For at midnight, the cries of "Happy New...