New Year

It's a New Year again,
Time to turn another
page -- though I am
far from new~

closer to Old Sage.

Time to forgive...and let
go... -- as seasons flow
the cold of January
will leave our North~ 
Southern breeze will again 
melt the snow, thawing 
Nature's frostier thermostat -- 
(a subtle lesson in 
there for all of us) -- 

Myself, never much for skiing -- 

having taste closer in line with toasty-sand 
and dazzling-shore

however, no need to further bore anyone with
my own preference -- mindful that we all have 
personal deference -- but more than enough
in fond common not to foolishly feel need to share any
affections not deemed innately neutral, amiably acceptable when 
cordially meeting and passing -  

My this year's resolution:

To make a little less fecal
pollution

to love a little more

a welcome mat not far from

the bell camera at the front
door -- 

I won't be naively foolish -- but maybe
a bit less frightfully ghoulish...
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Dietrich Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The fecal pollution. What??? Enjoyed your wit here.
DiMino Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Yep, not burden other people with my crap. Spread less of it around. Sometimes a person forgets that they are not the center of universe...:) Thank you, Andrea; looking forward to a great year!
Wolf Avatar
December 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Interesting thoughts ahead of the New Year, Joe. Wishing you a wonderful 2025. ~ Gershon
DiMino Avatar
December 30, 2024 at 6:16 AM
And a very blessed New Year to you and your loved ones my friend. We strive for more peace and cooperation in the world.
Greenhough Avatar
December 29, 2024 at 1:44 PM
I hope 2025 is favorable to you. My resolution is that I will complete housework this year. I have already started. I like your poem of encouragement . Many thanks.
DiMino Avatar
December 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
And a joyful, prosperous New Year for you and all your loved ones. My wife can no longer do a lot of housework, so the task falls on me. Man! That is real work! Blessings my friend.
Empress Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Yes to love a little more and forgiveness is the way to keep moving forward! What a beautiful poem flowing with such beautiful imagery and such heartfelt thoughts! I love especially “ I won't be naively foolish -- but maybe a bit less frightfully ghoulish...” what an ending! Happy new year! Sending you light today and always
DiMino Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 4:10 PM
I will try to be more loving, more trusting, and have less to protect.... Blessings my friend. Possessions are sometimes substitutes for personality.
One Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 6:38 AM
A new year... a new dawn my friend... WE always prepare with so much aspirations but rarely keep with them... I hope you have a great 2025, and all your hopes, dreams and aspiration come true..
DiMino Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 8:07 AM
One day at a time -- one foot in front of the other, an occasional side-step, and a back-step when obliged -- life is a dance of sorts. Happy New Year my friend!
Cunningham Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 10:16 PM
We should all live good lives and try and get on with everyone in in our lives, it costs nothing. Hope you have a happy and healthy New year Joe, Tom
DiMino Avatar
December 28, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Great advice! Do the best we can; be loving and respectful -- and when that is not possible, leave it up to God, trusting in His Decision. Blessings my friend. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year!
Rose  Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 6:34 PM
You are a breath of fresh air Joe, this site has become a ghost town lol, I don't hear from anyone anymore, except you and a few others. Happy New Year dear friend, Vie
DiMino Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I know; frustrating. I guess it's just that time of year, family and friend relationships. I have desire to write poetry even while opening Christmas gifts -- and, for me, there seems no spiritual conflict. Life and poetry are happily~ one. For others it is an enjoyable hobby, pastime -- for addicts, like myself, it is a need to mainline constantly:) Track-marks up and down my dictionary and thesaurus. Certain that, if I end up in intensive care, I will be writing poetry on bed sheets with whatever fluids and implements available:) Blessings my friend. Things will be back to normal soon. Happy New Year!
Andresen Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 12:22 PM
- Thank you for sharing this... I'm reading with a smile on my face... good luck... I'm sure it will come true, Joe :) - Happy New Year, my friend :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Thank you, Anne. Have a very happy New Year! Wishing for peace and prosperity throughout the world.
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