My 2019

It's good to look back at the year's end
to ponder on all that's now gone past
1 year ago you didn't know what's to come
but recognising it's all gone all too fast

Healthy has been so very excellent
my cancer checkups have all been great
with my PSA heading in down direction
increasing confidence for my next health date

My stammer has pulled me down again
so needing therapy for 9 months long
but light has dawned again at tunnel end
now slowly getting better like a merry song

Holidays were other real highlights
being at Crieff Hydro in January cold
then in spring to Bowness on Windermere
to Cyprus in May among sunshine gold

July came to go to Keswick lakes
enjoy convention, learn much in God's word
then at Southport for full two weeks
enjoyed the sun along the seafront

The year can't go past without thanks
for my friends of poetry so divine
faithful their encouragement so very much
this spurs me on with pen to shine

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/7/2020 11:46:00 AM
Thank you my friend for your wishes to us all. I'm glad that 2019 was a good year for you - hope that 2020 is an awesome year also. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/7/2020 2:12:00 PM
Hi Jennifer, glad you enjoyed it and pray you'll have a blessed 2020. Blessings always,Gordon
Date: 1/3/2020 10:31:00 AM
What a wonderful, lovely piece! Happy New Year to you Gordon! Hugs. Pandita
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Date: 1/3/2020 1:09:00 PM
Hi Pandita, Glad you loved it and thought it wonderful. Have a blessed New year, Gordon
Date: 1/3/2020 4:39:00 AM
Thank you for sharing and a Happy New Year to you, Kai
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Date: 1/3/2020 8:21:00 AM
Hi Kai, Thanks indeed and happy new year to you too!
Date: 1/2/2020 4:29:00 AM
Such a delight to read of your year past Gordon, and I am so pleased, that your health is going in the right direction - may that continue in 2020. I hope you have lots of breaks booked already, they always help to recharge ones batteries! Make the most of everyday dear friend for they have gone in the blink of an eye! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/2/2020 4:59:00 AM
Hi Ann, Thanks so much for such kind thoughts and hope you have a mighty blessed new year. Blessings always, Gordon
Date: 12/31/2019 2:52:00 PM
- A lovely poem, Gordon :) - A new year in a few hours, my friend :) - I wish you a peaceful and wonderful new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/31/2019 3:11:00 PM
Hi Anne-Lise, Glad you enjoyed it and yes a few hours left before its 2020, wishing you a peaceful and happy new year, hugs and blessings, Gordon
Date: 12/30/2019 3:51:00 PM
a beautiful reflection of another year almost gone and nice sentiment to your poetry friends... here's hoping 2020 is even better... Happy New Year Gordon.. enjoyed the read :) hugs
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Date: 12/30/2019 4:09:00 PM
Hi Sandy, so pleased you enjoyed it and liked my reflection of the year gone. You are indeed one of these dear friends, happy New year too, hugs and blessings ,Gordon
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