New Hope

As another year comes to a close
I sit and ponder on the past year
time did not seem to slow down
only felt like it ran a faster pace
you come reflect on the good and bad
moments that were happy and sad
but in the end it is what it is
the world will keep on turning
as it has for millions of years
the past couple of years were rough
it tested our strengths and weaknesses
it gave us twists and unexpected turns
but we learned to live and grow with it
so as the world keeps on turning
a new year is once again upon us
we will rely on family and friends
with new hope for many better tomorrows.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Meadows Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 11:25 PM
A lovely poem. Yes, you are right. We hope things get better.
Proxenos Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 7:56 AM
"And so say all of us"! HUMANITY I THINK DESERVES IT. HUGS AND BLESSINGS, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
January 11, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Hope you had a very blessed New Year. Yes, it does seem like time is moving faster. I need 2 more days to a week and I would be fine. Have a blessed day................
Andresen Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 11:49 AM
- New year with white sheets ... and we do the best we can ... lots of joy and for sure something sad and painful ... a mixture of everything that life has to offer - I wish you lovely new year, dear Phyllis :) - hugs
Agustin Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 6:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile, by God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy of Christmas toward a prosperous New Year along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Babcock Avatar
January 2, 2023 at 10:53 AM
Thank you Beata. I also wish you a wonderful and prosperous New Year. God bless love phyl.
One Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 12:39 PM
Never lose the hope and your wonderful positive spirit.. your poem is inspirational and lovely..
Babcock Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Thank you S1 . Wishing you a wonderful new year. The positive spirit keeps us moving in life. love phyl
M  Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM
Hi Phyllis….so nice to see you back again. Your words speak truth in this poem and are encouraging. No matter what happens in life that world just keeps turning! Love this poem Phyllis….Debx
Babcock Avatar
December 28, 2022 at 11:20 AM
Thanks Deb. Wishing you a healthy and wonderful new year. love phyl
Slaughter Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 11:06 AM
How right you are, Phyllis. Considering all of the pandemics and disasters of one kind and another that this world has endured over the centuries, it does, somehow, manage to keep on turning. I, personally, have very mixed feelings about the last three years, however. In one respect, my life has slowed down considerably, and yet...here we are at the end of the third year already, and about to commence the journey into a new one. The last 4 lines of this excellent piece are very uplifting.
Babcock Avatar
December 26, 2022 at 3:11 PM
Thanks for your kind comment. There has been a lot of turmoil over the past three years for sure. We must all strive to make a difference. Yes life has slowed down for me too. love phyl
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