Wizard --- a Blessed New Year

As I watch this old year slipping into the new year...
I pause to reflect.
I can not deny my feelings of being on the edge
emotionally.
But, I will not dwell on the hurt I felt as my voice 
was muffled for some time.
Their plans were foiled as they tried to remove me
from their world.
The new year finds me with my coverlet draped over 
me as my head rises from my pillow.
As I wake my eyes see a bright new year surrounded
by the love of family and friends.


Entry For: Andrea's "Word Wizard' Challenge
Judged By: Andrea Dietrich & Susan Burch
9th Place Winner 12/21/2011

As asked for these are the words I used for the challenge

draped/slipping/pause/edge/muffled/foiled/wake/deny/dwell/pillow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 1/10/2012 6:30:00 PM
What a blessed new year it will be! Filled with love and prosperity!! God bless U! Happy New Year!!...Milt
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Date: 1/5/2012 12:03:00 PM
I ejoyed your poem very much. Many times when I try to write with prechosen words, the result seems forced and unnatural. This poem is anything but. It flows and is full of emotion and meaning. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 12/27/2011 7:47:00 PM
Enjoyed your poem, Carol. Congrats on your win! Kim
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Date: 12/23/2011 11:18:00 AM
An emotional write here Carol.Congratulations on your win.enjoyed.
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Date: 12/22/2011 8:12:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Carol. Nicely done
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Date: 12/22/2011 7:00:00 AM
It is an honor to have placed with the amazing poets on your winners list Andrea. Thank you for my placement. Can not talk about the part you inquired of just yet my friend. Love and blessing, Carol
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Date: 12/22/2011 1:04:00 AM
Carol. I loved the personal reflective nature of this one. I sure would never have guessed it was yours.But then again, I remember you had some hard things in your past, so it makes sense! What did this part mean: "to remove me from their world?" Congrats in my contest with Susan as co-judge.
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Date: 12/20/2011 8:30:00 PM
New year is a time to reflect on the feelings one has had during the year. The last line is very hopeful. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 12/20/2011 9:09:00 AM
And a very Merry Christmas to you Carol! Love your yuletide icon. ~Jim MeandethalMan
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Date: 12/20/2011 7:05:00 AM
Beautifully written with great imagery. Loved it. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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Date: 12/19/2011 5:50:00 PM
Carol-You are so inspirational with your poetry! Don't change the way you are! Love the coverlet draped over you as the head rises from the pillow! Gwendolen
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Date: 12/17/2011 1:42:00 PM
good luck in the contest. looks like a winner!
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Date: 12/17/2011 12:18:00 PM
I Like It.
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Date: 12/17/2011 9:13:00 AM
enjoyed the great read carol. thank you for sharing
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Date: 12/16/2011 7:47:00 PM
Happy Holidays to you, Carol! Keep writing, I enjoy reading it so much! Love, Bridget
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:47:00 PM
Happy holidays Carol , i enjoy reading your poetry so thank you for sharing . Declan
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:39:00 PM
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU TOO CAROL LOL THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS 7UP ON THIS POEM :u
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:32:00 PM
just a vison of beauty,,,and such a wonderful ending with your blessed family.....super poem....
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Date: 12/16/2011 11:00:00 AM
Only few are blessed to weave something even from nothing and you are one of them. It’s an art and your pen has that skill to create a creative thing even from nothing. Wonderful write. My good wishes for your entry and thank you for your comments on my Song “A Song for You" Hope you would like the Song too when you hear it. Love and best wishes always Carol.....Ravindra
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Date: 12/16/2011 10:03:00 AM
Clever Carol, Don't know how you do it with rules!
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Date: 12/16/2011 9:27:00 AM
what a nice peice of art. thanks viewing my poem and merry christmas and a very happy new year
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Date: 12/16/2011 8:41:00 AM
An excellent entry Carol. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my work.x
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Date: 12/16/2011 8:34:00 AM
Sounds like a much deserved win to me good luck love,and thank you for enjoying my poetry.It truly means alot to me.HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!
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Date: 12/16/2011 8:19:00 AM
I have read your poem like a fantastic winner. A sweet challenge in Wizard. Thanks for your comment on my write. Wish you and to your all near and dear "a Honey like Sweet Happy Christmas Day and Happy New year".bl
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Date: 12/15/2011 7:36:00 PM
Nice job here Carol. Very good imagery and wonderful vision. Looking forward instead of behind and moving on. Great stuff. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB
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