Happy New Year

Out with the old, in with the new way of doing the same old thing.
Instead of snow, I clear the leaves. I don’t cleave to a resolution.
I don’t revolve around indecision. My natural giddyup takes off, as
the silence of empty-for-years-nest necessitated a sort and toss.

Happy New Year, a choice, when nothing precludes its success,
such as mourning in formal dress. Sneakers suffered from heel to toe,
as the alternative alteration of age - not hip, not on toes, unbendable.
Sixty-four years new, on the eve of ceremonial senior citizenry,

golden leaf revelry. Hold onto what is momentous: kith and kin,
giving in the form of an empathetic and devoted ear to your loved ones, acquaintances, strangers. Wishing you a Happy New Year. This one
begin with wraps and bows, even if the ball drops. Make it your best.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Slaughter Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
What a great and refreshing way to look at it. A wonderful read, Kim, and I hope your New Year will be everything you hope for.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Happy New year to youand yours, dear Jim! Thank you!
Jones Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Congratulations Kim on your placement! Your poem made me think! :0)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thank you, Karen! Hugs
Evans Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations! The ball can drop, but most balls bounced back! Wish you the best! Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Back at ya! Thank you, Marilene!
Poteet Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
How very very true, Kim. I realize it even more year by year... time is destined a death like all of us and what's next will likely surprise us all. Love that phrasing - "my natural giddy-up takes off". Nearly a week of 2025 gone by already.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
And a crazy beginning to the year too!
Hind Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy New Year's! Kind writing for your readers! :) <3
Rodrigues Avatar
January 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Appreciate you, Paige!
Wolf Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 7:51 PM
As long as we don't drop the ball - let it fall, let it fall, let it fall... HNY, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Cute! HNY, dear one!
Anaya Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Wishing you what , success, and so much more, Kim. Midnight ushers in the new year. Have a good one , the night and we are still young!! Happy New Years! :D
Rodrigues Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Thank you, dearest Anaya! You pick up the spirits! Hugs and Happy New year! xx
Alhemaidy Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Happy New Year dear Kim!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Happy New year, sweet Abdullh!
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