I raise a glass

To the long dark nights

For they are the keeper of dawn

To the winter northern lights

For they are the keeper of spring

Raise a glass

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To the sighs of strife

For they are the keeper of success

To the hours of life

For they are the keeper of death

Raise a glass

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To the passing years

For they are the keeper of wisdom

To the parting tears

For they are the keeper of memories

Raise a glass

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To the wine maker

For he is the keeper of secrets

To the wine seller

For he is the keeper of silence

I raise a glass…