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even during the worst of times when I feel the years go slipping by life seems rife with possibilities when the New Year arrives. buoyed by hope at the New Year coming I feel renewed and want to start living. This year I'll travel and see the sights. I'll be bold, I'll be courageous. I'll reach out and go beyond. I might even try getting published! I'll be a new fish in a brand-new pond. This new year I'll be brave. I'll be strong. even though time doth fly, I won't let my days go frittering by. I'll look forward to new adventures. I’ll step out on faith, with opportunities I’ll be graced. I'll learn and laugh and have enriching days. I won't dwell on regrets, guilt, and years gone by. I'll start each new morning a brand-new way. I'll pretend it is New Year's Day!

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 1/3/2024 6:02:00 PM

A wonderful list of resolutions, my friend. I hope you achieve it all and more.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/4/2024 4:23:00 AM

thanks, Jerry...I appreciate you and your supportive visits. Have a splendid day, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/3/2024 5:26:00 PM

I am truly awed by the profound impact of your positive and uplifting poem. Your choice of words effortlessly creates a vivid and enchanting scene. It's remarkable how you embrace the transitory nature of time, yet manage to uncover the silver linings and potential that lie within. Dreams you have woven are undeniably beautiful, and I sincerely wish and fervently pray that each one of them materializes for you and Bill. You are truly deserving of such fulfillment and happiness.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 5:30:00 PM

thank you for your visit, kind Sotto. I appreciate your insights into my words with their silver linings. That's what I was hoping for. I'm grateful for your prayers and well wishes for Bill & I in 2024. I hope you have a stellar 2024, one filled with creativity and the same happiness you wish for Bill & I...you deserve it as well. Appreciate you and your kindness, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 1/3/2024 4:05:00 PM

Lovely New Year poem, Sara. I look forward to sharing the adventure with you, my truelove. Have a great day! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:51:00 PM

thank you, dear hubby...I look forward to any day, any year with you....hoping 2024 is a stellar year for us. hugs, me

Deb M

Date: 1/3/2024 12:54:00 PM

What an amazing positive uplifting poem Sara….Excellent!!! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:52:00 PM

awww, thank you Deb. Appreciate your visit and kind words. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/3/2024 8:17:00 AM

"even though time doth fly, I won't let my days go frittering by. I'll look forward to new adventures. I’ll step out on faith, with opportunities I’ll be graced." -- I would not want to be the one deciding on POTD's, with so many outstanding writers to chose from. I really could not just pick one poem. Blessings. And a very Happy New Year.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:53:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Joe, and for your supportive comments. I agree...picking POTD would be an incredible responsibility. I read so many wonderful poems every day...a tad overwhelming at times. Enjoy your evening, sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/3/2024 8:07:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/picture. Love the ending/if only we would. Have a blessed day writing away..........

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:56:00 PM

thank you, sweet Paula! Sending you warm wishes and blessings for the remainder of your week. Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 1/3/2024 7:16:00 AM

Ah that is the stoic side of you I guess, here so well depicted. Despite the fleeting time, changes or endings , you find the good and possibilities of what can be , and i think those are beautiful Dreams you’ve woven , and i hope and pray that all your dreams come true for your sweet sara, you deserv it. Your poem inspired me too, and maybe, i should again, get published too, and not let time shackle me from seeking for better opportunities and hoping: pleasure always reading your work. FAVE

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:58:00 PM

dearest Ink--your words meant a great deal to me. I think the stoic in me is ever present...you're right :-) I hope and pray your dreams come true for the year that's now upon us. I would encourage to pursue publication. I agree...time is a factor...probably the only stumbling block I encounter. I need a 30-hour day! smiles, Thanks for the fave...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 1/3/2024 6:35:00 AM

Hey Sara, your positive outlook is evident throughout the poem, emphasizing a sense of hope and a commitment to living fully. The use of language and imagery contributes to this optimistic tone... I can resonate with your words as I feel this way also and so do many other... There is a great message in your poem and people should take heed of the advice you offer.. wonderfully done..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:55:00 PM

thank you for your visit and for your affirmative words, Silent One. I agree...I think many here on PS can identify with my message. Have an incredibly fulfilling 2024! Sara

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 1/3/2024 6:15:00 AM

its only you who can do. Sara strive on and your dreams will come to life. another well written and thought out poem keep writing hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:54:00 PM

thank you for stopping by, Shadow, and for your upbeat comments. Wishing you a stellar writing year, hugs, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/3/2024 5:32:00 AM

You have a very positive outlook Sara, I hope you achieve all your goals. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:53:00 PM

thank you Tom. Happy New Year, Sara

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/3/2024 4:14:00 AM

Dear Sara, It's such a positive and uplifting way to greet the New Year and actually each day as well. Thanks for sharing this motivational poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/3/2024 4:16:00 AM

thank you, Nancy, for such an early morning visit. I agree. Perhaps those thoughts could prevail every day of the year. Have a pleasant Wednesday, Sara