Rooster Roar

Rooster Roar

Flame red crown of crowing glory

Flamboyant flair of rainbow plumage

He strides and struts his rooster stuff

Calling the world to rise and shine

Meet the morning with colourful courage

Roar with radiance in the face of challenges

And rule the roost of one’s realm with dignity

Cock-a-doodle-doo – Rooster calls to you

Rise from the old year’s ashes,

Discard drab garb for feathers new

Release hidden muted songs

With a powerful crow from the core

The dawn cracks across the day

With a vibrant flourish of egg yolk sun

Rooster stands tall to greet the world

His song awakens everyone

Listening to the Rooster - Marc Chagall

Happy Chinese New Year of the Rooster - Gong Xi Fa Cai!