In the year 1788, the poet and lyricist Robert Burns sent a copy of an ancient song to the Scots Musical Museum. He included a note explaining that the song had never been in print before yet has significance.
Whether you are descended from the sentimental Scots or not, I suspect that this sweet old song does tug on your heart strings. Here in the USA we typically reserve this special song for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
“Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind, Should old acquaintance be forgot and auld lang syne. For auld lang syne my dear, for auld lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne!”
The dear old song speaks to us about the value of holding on to precious memories and cherished friendships. It seems to point out the universal joy of sharing a drink and a bit of nostalgia with friends and loved ones.
Yes, I KNOW! Our December 31, 2020 “party” will certainly have a different look. Smaller numbers will venture out to the bars if any are even open. Smaller numbers will gather in homes, perhaps some will even do virtual gatherings online.
Yet in our hearts we will all be together. We may shed a tear for those we lost this year. We may vow that much better times are ahead. We will absolutely look forward to new opportunities in a new year filled with new reasons to celebrate.
My sincere hope is that each one of us will go courageously forward into 2021, remembering and renewing our friendships. Let us choose love and kindness. Let us choose to raise a glass and make a toast to old times’ sake.
I raise my glass to You, my friend! Thank You for the heart warming wishes and may the New Year bring You Happiness, Love, and Joy! 💜💜💜
One of my hopes for 2021 is that everyone could know such a dear and precious friend as you. Please don’t ever change!