Jerry Brotherton Poet Rhyme

A New Year's Toast

We must forget the past and work,
together for a brighter morn.
Let hatred die with the old year,
and let our new future be born.

So, let us touch our glasses,
together in a toast to better ways.
Here’s to your prosperity my friends,
may life bring you better days.

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Deb M January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM Belated Congrats Brother Jerry on POTD….Your words hold such positivity and your poem is a lovely dose of kindness and love…..Cheers Jerry!! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM Happy New Years, Jerry, Congrats on POTD! this has such a warm, classic New Year’s spirit. The call to let hatred die with the old year and raise a glass to better days and shared prosperity gives the poem a heartfelt, uplifting glow. Winter Blessings, Jerry, Daniel

Beryl Edmonds January 3, 2026 at 11:38 PM Congratulations Jerry on having received the honour of poem of the day. Cheers to better days… Beryl

Brandy Nicole January 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM I like your positive outlook, Jerry. A smile and a kind word brings happiness, indeed. Here's to a bright and beautiful new year. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy Jerry Brotherton January 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM Thank you, Brandy. Much appreciated

Gershon Wolf January 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM Amen, Brother! "Let hatred die." To endless enmity, say goodbye. HNY, Jerry, and congrats on POTD. ~ gw Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 5:31 PM Thanks Gershon, I appreciate it.

Marilyn Williams January 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM Excellent greeting for the New Year. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM Thanks

Teesha Matarage January 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM It's simply brilliant! Keep writing more... Cheers and greetings for the new year!!! Best wishes, Teesha Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM Thanks Teesha

Mickey Grubb January 3, 2026 at 11:53 AM Beautiful toast...and honestly, forgetting (mostly) last year sounds like the healthiest resolution I’ve heard. Nice POTD, Jerry. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Thank you, my friend.

Paula Goldsmith January 3, 2026 at 10:50 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "A New Year's Toast" write again. Have A Blessed Day With Your Win As You Go Writing Away.............. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM Thanks, Paula. Much apprecited.

Christopher Delegans January 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM Happy New Year, Jerry. Congrats on POTD. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM Thank you, have a blessed day.

Kim Rodrigues January 3, 2026 at 6:27 AM Happy New Year! Cheers to peace! God bless you! Congrats on POTD! Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM Thanks Kim.

sara Etgen-Baker January 3, 2026 at 4:28 AM perfect new year's toast. Congrats on your POTD designation. Have a stellar 2026 Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM Thank you, Sara. Have a blessed day, my friend.

Unseeking Seeker January 3, 2026 at 3:22 AM Cheers to that! Congratulations on POTD for this poem oozing positivity Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:19 PM Thank you

Tania Kitchin January 3, 2026 at 3:05 AM Jerry, a wonderful New Year's toast, congratulations on POTD. Happy New Year to you. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM Thank you, Tania

Anne Winter January 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM Congratulations on POTD, dear Jerry! Have a wonderful day! Best, Anne Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM Thank you, Anne

Tom Cunningham January 3, 2026 at 12:31 AM Back with congratulations to you Jerry on today's POTD honour. Tom Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM Thanks, Tom. I appreciate it.

Anne Winter January 2, 2026 at 6:26 AM Brilliant poem! Happy 2026! Jerry Brotherton January 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM Thank you, Anne.

Jerry T Curtis January 2, 2026 at 5:21 AM Great poem my friend, a couple more verses and it would make a great song. Jerry Brotherton January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM Sounds good to me. Let's give it a go. Jerry T Curtis January 2, 2026 at 8:59 AM If you wouldn't mind a little collaboration , I could write a couple of stanzas to this poem, making your 2nd paragraph the refrain and put it to music, just let me know my friend.... Jerry Brotherton January 2, 2026 at 8:27 AM Thanks. I've written a few lyrics but the only instrument I can play is the radio and the bucket I use to carry a tune in, has the bottom all rusted out.

I Am Anaya January 1, 2026 at 3:40 PM A thoughtful & wise New Year's toast, Jerry. I raise my glass of champagne to you, dear poet--May yours be prosperous as well ! clink I Am Anaya January 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM Back with Congratulations, Jerry!!!! Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM Thank you

Paula Goldsmith January 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM I enjoyed reading your lovely "A New Year's Toast" write. Yes, toast to better days filled with love. "Happy New Year 2026" Have A Very Blessed New Year Writing Away.............. Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM Thank you

Ilene Bauer January 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM i'll drink to that, jerry! well said! Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM Cheers

Tom Cunningham January 1, 2026 at 10:27 AM Very uplifting verse Jerry, we can all play our part in making it a better world and the best part is that it costs nothing. Happy New Year. Tom Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM Thanks, Tom.

Linda Alice Fowler January 1, 2026 at 7:51 AM Thank you Jerry. Right back at you!! :) Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 10:21 AM Thanks

Karen Jones January 1, 2026 at 7:02 AM A wonderfully inspiring poem! Thanks for sharing and may your new year be blessed with all your hearts desires! Jerry Brotherton January 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM Thank you.