CONFETTI

So like a puzzle, poorly jigsawed, with edges that never meet.
Shredded, sliced, and torn; and much too small to be folded or broken.
Wee bits of paper, wafting in the air, and falling to the street,
As the throng below shout the words which once a year are spoken.

In pastel tints are these minced papers, that float on gusts of air,
But now they pause in anticipation as midnight's hour comes near, 
Then sail to earth like windsurfers, to signal this night without care.
Now is a time for choice and direction, as they hail in the New Year.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 9/9/2024 9:53:00 PM
On new year, there will be dazzling celebrations with showering of confetti and fireworks. I enjoyed how you have described the confetti, the wee bits of paper that come down from the air like sprinkles of rain. Lovely description, Hilda.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 9/10/2024 1:20:00 AM
Thank you. I also like the celebratory mood of New Year. Cheers to you.
Date: 3/6/2024 12:58:00 PM
What a pretty read. Glitter reminds me of confetti a little. Both are so pretty and celebratory, but stick around forevever in all kinds of places ! I loved the imagery in your poem and my favorite line begins: " They sail to the earth like windsurfers.. I'm delighted to have found such a clever one. It made me smile.
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/6/2024 11:45:00 PM
Confetti is the original party animal. Glitter is a little more highbrow and just doesn't show up anywhere. Thank you for your comment.
Date: 1/22/2024 11:52:00 PM
Fun
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/29/2024 7:34:00 PM
A belated thank you for reading. I had to write this because i was looking forward to seeing the confetti on New Year's Eve.
Date: 1/7/2024 2:13:00 PM
Bright, festive and lovely! This is a fave, Hilda. :)
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/7/2024 2:33:00 PM
Thank you. Stay in touch. Hugs.
Date: 1/7/2024 2:52:00 AM
This poem has great depth, nuanced imagery, and lines which complement each other as a basis for a logical conclusion. Superb. Thanks for your insights on my work. I’m glad you liked it Howard
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/7/2024 2:33:00 PM
I do seem to write on everyday occurrences. Thank you for reading Confetti. I look forward to staying in touch via poetry.
Date: 1/5/2024 10:43:00 AM
A fun write. "Happy New Year" Have a fun day.................
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/5/2024 11:59:00 AM
Thank you. May you have a wonderful year.
Date: 1/1/2024 6:58:00 PM
We all make choices at the New Year and then give up on it because we slipped once or twice. Don't give up a habit is hard to break. Keep on keepin' on! You can do it. God Bless and Happy New Year. JB
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/1/2024 7:08:00 PM
Lol. Simple resolutions at New Year. The longevity is about as long as a msyflie,'s lifespan. Thanks for reading
Date: 12/29/2023 2:57:00 PM
A joyful read. Happy New Year, my friend Pangie
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/30/2023 8:31:00 AM
May your New Year be wonderful. Thank you for reading my poem
Date: 12/26/2023 4:45:00 PM
A charming New Years poem for the "confetti" point of view. I like it! Have a Happy New Year, Hilda. Hugs, Bill
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/28/2023 7:24:00 AM
Happy New Year and year ahead.
Date: 12/24/2023 7:10:00 PM
To speak so eloquently of confetti is genius, Hilda. Sweet stuff. Merry and Happy to you. ~ gw
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/24/2023 8:08:00 PM
Thank you. I smile for such nice comments. Have a happy end of year and an even better next year. That's my wish for you.
Date: 12/23/2023 9:21:00 PM
Oh gosh, this is such a whimsical poem describing those colourful bursts of joy that confetti creates, filling the ambience with magic! I can hear the popping of firecrackers, light, sound and the splendid laughters of this beautiful season in your words.You've showed such artistic elegance in this write almost describing those pastel tinted minced papers as butterflies/fairies who "Then sail to earth like windsurfers,to signal this night without care" Just so gorgeous!Sending you love and light
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/23/2023 9:33:00 PM
Thank you. Here's wishing you a happy New Year
Date: 12/23/2023 8:22:00 PM
Dear Hilda, Ah i felt this so very much: i love confettis and how you’ve described them in a way that fits the festive mood so very well: i heard firecrackers and confetti pop outs as i read this poem, its nostalgic and i can feel it getting close as the year ends.. ah I especially loved the line “ Then sail to earth like windsurfers, to signal this night without care.” Wow! What a creative way to describe them! Just left me in awe! I absolutely loved this! Pleasure always reading your work
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Hilda Greenhough
Date: 12/23/2023 8:25:00 PM
Thank you very much. Be sure to have a Happy New Year.
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