The home phone rang.
A former friend from the old days.
He suddenly remembered me,
As if shackles had been thrown off.
A cheerful voice, the sound of the surf nearby,
He spoke with a foreign accent,
Mentally me not seeing mournfully,
I wished health to all my relatives.
Happy new year's holiday,
From another country sent greetings.
It's just sad today.
After all, he had not congratulated for many years.