Moving On

Yesterday's a memory Tomorrow's not yet here Today is where I want to be Farewell to the old year Yet another lingers near The past held good and troubled days Lo, the future's still unknown So today I'll toast my present ways And reap what I have sown Where time is mine alone
Written for the Happy New Year contest 12/30/2011

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 1/13/2012 3:14:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Bob.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/13/2012 10:14:00 PM
Thanks much Elizabeth
Date: 1/12/2012 5:34:00 PM
A lovely inspiring read. Happy New Year Bob! May 2012 keep you and yours safe and in good health! Prosperity as well!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/12/2012 10:57:00 PM
I think in my mail to you I said Quintain was ababa. Should have said ababb
Date: 1/12/2012 11:11:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Happy New Year" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/12/2012 5:36:00 AM
A nice poetic poem to bid the old year so long. Enjoyed the read and congrats on the win !!
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Date: 1/11/2012 10:30:00 PM
congrats on your 7th place win in my contest Bob !
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 10:36:00 PM
Thank you Francine. Appreciate you finding my poem worthy of placement.
Date: 1/11/2012 7:26:00 AM
I am stopping by to thank you for sharing your poetry with us Bob. I would also like to thank you for your kind comments on my poetry. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/11/2012 7:48:00 AM
Thank you Carol
Date: 1/2/2012 3:44:00 AM
Such sentiment here Bob, just love this, good luck in contest. Happy New Year harry
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Bob Quigley
Date: 1/2/2012 7:54:00 AM
Thanks Harry. And a Happy New Year to you as well.
Date: 12/30/2011 10:26:00 PM
Cheers! Happy New Year. Well writ, Bob.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/31/2011 9:31:00 AM
And to you John
Date: 12/30/2011 6:53:00 PM
Very nice Bob... :o)
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/30/2011 10:14:00 PM
Thanks Dan
Date: 12/30/2011 5:04:00 PM
Love it!!! It is a toast I too will make!! Happy New Year, Bob!!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/30/2011 10:14:00 PM
And to you Carrie
Date: 12/30/2011 2:57:00 PM
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