Open the West gate and let the Old Year go

Residue sing Residue, the water and the wine,
Seven bright gold wires and the trumpets that shine.

Here comes the maiden with gold on her toe;
Open the West gate and let the Old Year go.

Here comes the maiden with gold on her shoe;
Open the South gate and let the New Year through.

Here comes the maiden with gold on her chin;
Open the East gate and let the New Year in.

Here comes the maiden with gold in her eye;
Open the North gate and let the Old Year by.

 

Gladly.  Avaunt 2021!

Here's to a happier, healthier, saner 2022 for all of us.

Nine