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New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions This new year marches into view Brooding and still with empty calendar pages For this pilgrim on a pilgrimage past new mile markers Engraved with resolution quoting harmony Among the spheres. “Make a difference with what you have.” *Like the holy artisan multiply the bread of forgiveness in vibrating tones of grace *A simple offering of soup for empty cupboards, one warm coat, a prayer *Seek with breathless anticipation of doing kind deeds, downbeats in intervals of benediction “If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.” *Let go of atonal clutter to refresh the stable of my spoken heart *Leave a leaf from the trees with healing for the nations upon the floods of unforgiving tirades *let my words learn to be missionaries, ambassadors with a procrastination of judgements “Each of us is needed and each of us is necessary.” *As the reverberating planets, sun, moon and stars in modulating modes *To look through eternal eyes at every creation with lively spice of appreciation *Joined in energy with the Creator’s hand overflowing to accomplish creation’s plan “Live in gladness” goodwill, gratitude and harmony to be at one. *Savor gratitude like sweet fruit upon the tongue – speak praise in thankful tones *Revelry at dawn for sacred opportunity that joins the day in semi-notes to twilight’s rotation *Hear the music of the spheres hum gladness into unheard harmonic synchronization “It was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas well if any man alive possessed the knowledge….as good a friend, as good a master, as good a man as the good old city knew.” *Keep the frequency of hope in meters of evergreen entwined throughout astral choirs *Guard candles lit in a stable that shed eternity's flame on mountains bowed - valleys leveled - *Herald of the cherished eternal Word – steward of a walk in music of heavenly spheres "Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me!" *Let my whole being shine with love that fires the universe *Let the work of my hands bring peace and harmony to my small corner of creation *Let me never dismiss the true power of prayer sung in faith 12-15-22 Based on Strauss' Harmony of the Spheres Contest: Resolutions for 2023 Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabisson Quotes come from a sermon, Bambi, scripture, songs and writings that influenced poet and Dickens

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Date: 1/5/2023 7:22:00 AM
Back with congratulation on your win. A very impressive piece of writing. May you have a day filled with blessings as you continue to write.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/5/2023 9:48:00 AM
Sending you heartfelt gratitude Lasaad not only for your congratulations but for your lovely message that so encourages me. May joy fill your day and blessings give you peace my friend.
Date: 1/5/2023 6:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Love your line, “If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all.” So very true. Have a blessed day writing away...............
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/5/2023 9:46:00 AM
Thank you so much dear Paula! So many resolutions are based on getting back in shape for the new year. For me, this list is getting my attitude, heart and soul back in shape. I'm thinking maybe it would be good to frame and keep at my desk! Sending you blessings of joy and peace for 2023!
Date: 1/8/2022 8:52:00 AM
What a heavenly wonderful human poem which touches deep inside my soul, and makes my toes want to happily curl. It is like eating chocolate in front of a warm log fire, it fills my heart with a faithful desire. Hope your resolutions fulfill your heart, and that you make a determined start. Be well dear friend and wishing you and you lovely family an awesome blessed 2022. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/9/2023 10:36:00 AM
Jennifer! Merry Christmas to you! I pray that you will have a holiday filled with every possible blessing. And, Happy New Year filled with joy and peace. All good things to you my friend!
Date: 1/5/2022 3:29:00 AM
Wonderful and wonderous. I love this. You have a captivating pen. Love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/5/2022 10:08:00 AM
Thank you so much Gina! I wanted these resolutions to inspire me every day - from dawn through midnight - and to be memorable in the way they play out each day. I have to give you credit for your inspiration! I love your penning of new year's resolutions and the way you gave flesh to your resolutions so beautifully. Sending you much gratitude dear friend along with my love, a hug and blessings of joy for the new year.
Date: 1/4/2022 11:51:00 AM
This is my most significant guiding principle, which is derived from your five clear and compelling suggestions. Sam, I really should refrain from saying anything if I can't express anything that is really nice to anybody. I wish you luck in the contest.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/4/2022 4:22:00 PM
Happy New Year Lasaad! Thank you for your message which is a wonderful way to start the new year. I so appreciate your feedback and all of your support! Many thanks for your wishes in the contest. Sending you joy!
Date: 1/4/2022 10:50:00 AM
- Five good suggestions ... this is my rule of thumb : "If you can not say something nice do not say anything at all." - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a wonderful new year, Sam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/4/2022 4:18:00 PM
Anne-Lise, so good to see your sunshine smile and receive your wonderful message. Thank you! Of all my resolutions I think this is the hardest! Thank you for your supportive note. Sending you joy for the new year!

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