Open Poetry #24 |
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....and in with the new..........from Open #4 |
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Balladeer
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(posted three years ago and still all the words apply. I guess it's true the more things change the more they stay the same. Happy new year to you all!! ![]() . . . The old year's finally going out. The new one's coming in. So many thoughts come now to mind but where do I begin? The year's been filled with up and downs, with good and bad times, too And so I sit and reminisce as thoughts come into view. I've made some friends, some enemies. I've done the best I could But there are times intentions , though well meant, don't turn out good. I only hope I have enriched the lives of those I've met And, to the ones I've injured, I must live with the regret. I've seen new family members come, applauded at each birth And cried for those whose time had come to finally leave this earth. I've seen my children take a giant step toward adulthood Tried hard to fill them with advice with hopes it does some good. My health has been quite good. There were a few days I was down But other folks were much worse off and here I'm still around And like my golfing buddies say when bad things come to pass Life is good if we are still on this side of the grass. I've loved. I've lost. I've loved again, refusing to stay down. I've had my hopes high in the air and had them on the ground. I've had emotions carry me and had them hold me back Hurt feelings when I spoke too soon with wisdom that I lack. There are some things I'd change, some things I'd redo, if I could But wishin' for what cannot be does no one any good So, with a wistful smile, I'll raise my glass and have a cold one And hope the coming year's as kindly to me as the old one. ![]() |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Oh God! Does this mean you'll still be here next year?....LOL...Happy New Year to you too....I know I'll do my part to make your's happy as possible. |
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neveah5 Member
since 2002-11-22
Posts 197Ohio |
This is lovely Balladeer and I wish a Happy New you for you all!! ![]() ![]() |
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GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I love this! haha, great job.. and yes it does seem it would hold true to every year. Happy New year to You, have a great one! Always, Alyssa - And so it was that time stood still - |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
And a Happy New Year to you, too, Balladeer! May your New Year hold wondrous promises! |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm sincerely hoping the new year brings me something that was sadly lacking for much of 2002... good health! *G* And, of course, my every wish list begins with a Toerag... LOL Wishing you a very happy new year... and enjoying your poetry, whatever the vintage. *S* |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This certainly is timeless. Enjoyed it a great deal. Warm regards, Pat ![]() ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
This is such a positive way to look back over the year and welcome in the new one. Happy New Year to you! ![]() -Venus |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Happy New Year Mike and Fran. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Michael, the same goes for me. Hope you have a Happy New Year. |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Life is good if we are still on this side of the grass. ****************************************** Yep, I'll put that line in my pipe today. ![]() |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Sir Balladeer... a happy new year to you and yours! As for last year, lets just call it a transitional period at its best and worst for your's truly. I toast you with taquilla in hand. Peace! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
wisdom is something that you do not lack... your poetry serves proof! Happy New Year Michael ... many more rhymes to you too ![]() (and spammy smoooooches) ![]() Will the wind remember the names it has blown in the past? |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
![]() ![]() ![]() HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS, Dear Michael |
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Nan
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Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
And with my hopes on a good New Year I'll raise my glass to you Balladeer Meeting the Master of words so sweet Made my Old Year the best indeed Let's toast on a year full of happiness For those who're deserving nothing less May the Muses flow freely for Poets dear The best of luck and love Balladeer ![]() Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Bravo Balladeer!! This is so enjoyable to read. Thankyou. Happy New Year to you and yours. Chris ![]() "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Ah Michael ... wonderful cadence and rhyme, with the perfect flow I love so much. You know ... I wouldn't trade this past year for anything, for this was the year I got to meet "you". ![]() Best wishes and great big hugs, /Kit |
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Balladeer
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Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you all and I wish everyone a very happy new year!! Been away quite a bit for some personal issues but I look forward to being back in full farce soon ![]() Let's hope for a great year and remember....in Man's quest for peace, he will always stick to his guns! ![]() Peace, everyone ![]() |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Happy New Year, Michael, to you and yours! You can count me in the group that has been enriched by you! |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Happy New Year Mike. I'm sure glad you're still around. fh |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Amen dear friend! Happy New Year Balladeer ![]() |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
![]() ![]() Cheers to 2003...... ![]() I sing to life |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Peace on you my friend....seriously...I pray you have a marvelous, healthy New Year my friend.... |
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Elan Member
since 2002-05-03
Posts 382State of Wide Eye |
Happy New Year, 'Deer... |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Amen Mike my dear friend, Happy New Year to you and Frannie |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Happy New Year...Your poem speaks sweet honesty of time well spent. I appreciate you! ![]() |
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