Happy New Year

It was a fine day for sailing –
though far from the wet
I saw windward~ my course
set, no current was I not to
ride...

not one for caution and hide,
even if large waves I would crest
then downward slide, holding 
my breath in the trenches, a whale's
tail to take hold of and spin
if all else failed me – 

for the New Year holds opportunity
I see, even at my age of physical
debris~ my spirit not dimmed though
many a hapless journey; determined 
yet, I will, make attempts at steering 
whether tall ship or gurney....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 1/2/2023 1:13:00 PM
- May you have wind in your sails in the new year, Joe ... happy new year :) -
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Joe Dimino
Date: 1/3/2023 5:33:00 AM
Hi Sunshine. Thank you; and God bless you and yours. Happy New Year!!
Date: 12/29/2022 6:41:00 PM
Kick off into a new start. Ride the crest of ocean waves. Age is never a bar. What is required is the will. Head for uncharted territories. Beautiful poem inspiring and elevating ! Wish you a wonderful New Year of all blessings, dear friend.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/30/2022 7:47:00 AM
What the heck, Valsa -- I will sail into only dawns, the sunset behind me. Blessings my friend. Have a very Happy New Year!! To one and all!!
Date: 12/27/2022 10:13:00 AM
I like your way of approaching this one. Clever, Joe.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/27/2022 12:54:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Attempting to be light for the New Year. My last few poems leaving me with a throbbing mind-ache:)
Date: 12/27/2022 7:44:00 AM
Ha ha Joe; way to go.'
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/27/2022 8:34:00 AM
What the heck! "Don't let the enemy steal one's joy". Blessings my friend.
Date: 12/27/2022 7:23:00 AM
Charming write, Joe: Love your escape into the wild blue ocean. All the best for 2023 …Let’s look for the whale’s tails to spin us on. Best, SuZ
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/27/2022 8:37:00 AM
Thank you, SuZ; may this upcoming year hold blessings for all of us! Blessings my friend!
Date: 12/26/2022 2:31:00 PM
Ah, your spirit has never been brighter Joe, keeping lighting up the screen for us, :)
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2022 7:06:00 PM
:) You're too kind. Thank you. Have a blessed New Year!
Date: 12/26/2022 10:31:00 AM
Nice one! Cheers to 2023 and may it steer to tall ships only :))
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2022 2:19:00 PM
Cheers to you also my friend; may this upcoming year be filled with success and happiness for all. Blessings, Joe and Ila.
Date: 12/26/2022 10:23:00 AM
Good onya Joe, I too have decided to throw caution to the wind and ride high this coming year, I am tired of being old, its time to be bold and enjoy. Your poem is confirmation that its the right thing to do! What a wonderful poem. I agreed with every word. Like a breath of fresh air reading it. Thank you. Happy New Year to you my friend.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2022 2:24:00 PM
Kick off your shoes, a couple of brews, and hit the dance floor. Just played jazz drums for about a half hour non stop. What the heck, what will be, will be, whether wearing a smile or frown. I choose my happy-face to start the year. Blessings my friend. Have a very Happy New Year!
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