Zyrool Gifford Poet Free verse

A New Year’s Resolution

The beautiful Amazonian forest 
surrounds me,
It's crispy, clean air envelopes me, and hungrily I inhale,
This New Year, the echoes of fear still in my soul, one by one, eagerly I  exhale,
To the gentle, cool breeze, 
I softly whisper, "Drown them all in the depths of the sea."

Among the lushness of its canopy, 
there is a riot of colours dotted everywhere,
Lost  in its serenity and silence,
Abruptly, prattling sounds suddenly brought me back down to reality,
A pandemonium of Amazons appeared.

In this New Year with a soul now free 
from fear,
I shall enjoy each step of the way, for 
time draws near,
No fuss or worry, just going with the 
flow,
Appreciating the beauty in each day, 
as they come and go.



by Zyrool 
2/2026

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Deb M March 23, 2026 at 6:40 PM Hi Zyrool…..l just love your poem and l love the fact you went there….inspiring and beautifully written….you took me there!! Hope you are well my friend! Debx Zyrool Gifford March 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM Hello Deb, thank you so much for the visit and your kind words. So nice to see you’re back. I’m having a break but I do pop in here now and then. Sending blessings your way my dear friend.

Victor Buhagiar March 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM Pity you stopped writing. Excellent poetry. Zyrool Gifford March 23, 2026 at 5:24 AM Thank you for your kind words, Victor. Much appreciated. Haven’t stopped writing, taking a break.

Hilda Greenhough March 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM It sounds like a wonderful life. I find travel very uplifting. I floated though the Amazon via your words. Thank you. Zyrool Gifford March 22, 2026 at 11:49 PM Hello Hilda, thank you so much for the read and your kind words. While it was brief I felt so blessed being there. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead my friend.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 18, 2026 at 6:52 AM Wow you live near the Amazon forest, it inspired you beautifully with scenery and colour. Kudos! >>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<^^^^^>>> Plz also read and comment my newest poem too Zyrool Gifford March 22, 2026 at 11:45 PM Thank you for your lovely words, Zaynab. It was a brief visit. Stay blessed my friend.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh March 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM To embrace the the future with peace and presence.Inspiring poem.Like it. Zyrool Gifford March 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM Thank you so much Akham for the read. Means a lot. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead.

Karen Jones February 18, 2026 at 5:42 AM This was a lovely write and engaging read! Enjoyed! Zyrool Gifford February 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM Thank you, Karen for the read and your kind words. Glad you enjoyed the read.

I Am Anaya February 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM Inspirational ending, Zyrool. It is said that the Amazon "The Lungs Of The Earth" you were taken breaths as it breathes! Wonderful poetry~ Zyrool Gifford February 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM Thank you so much for your lovely words, Anaya. They always lift my spirits. I thought it to be heaven on earth. Sending Blessings your way and wishing you a wonderful new week ahead , my friend.

Joseph May February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM An Amazon vibe in the big Apple Zyrool Gifford February 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM Thank you so much for the read, Joseph. Have a wonderful day, my poet friend.

Paige Hind February 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM ...and I am happy for you!! Good luck!! enjoyed your poem :) Zyrool Gifford February 3, 2026 at 4:17 AM Thank you for the visit, Paige. Keeping resolution-I need a lot of luck, thank you for that. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a lovely rest of the week, my friend.

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM What an interesting poem. And I read below that you were actually there. Wow. It would be a fascinating experience Zyrool Gifford February 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM Thank you so much for the read, Andrea. Greatly appreciated. Have a great rest of the week my poet friend.

Paula Goldsmith February 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely/wonderful write. What a great ending you have here. Have a blessed day/week writing away............ Zyrool Gifford February 3, 2026 at 4:08 AM Thank you so much for your lovely words, Paula. Means a lot. Have a wonderful rest of the week with the Lord’s blessings, my friend.