Skull

January
Happy birthday and a happy new year.

February
Sudden, sad news, full of fear.

March
Birthdays again, somewhat subdued.

April
A vacation, a hope, and car trouble blues.

May
Weddings and cheer; a happy time of year.

June
Death and loss, crying and tears.

July
Busily moving forward, but everything's numb.

August
Can't stop now, there's another wedding to come.

September
Big day has arrived; family's all here!

October
Thanksgiving; Hallowe'en: food, fun, and fear.

November
Traveling south and trying to prepare.

December
Back from vacation to more death and despair.

The year wasn't all bad, but it sure wasn't good!
Like a repainted house in a bad neighbourhood.
As my husband said, before the midnight clock struck:
"With four hours to go, 2011 still finds ways to suck!"