New Year 2015

The dawn of a New Year
Another time to meet head on,
Is this a good omen or do I fear
Now my youth has long gone,
Ablaze within the power shone.

Yet I see a light bestirring
Amongst the doom and gloom,
Freedom of one’s pen columnist averring
When of weaving the literary loom,
Idealistic sweeps the new broom.

© Harry J Horsman 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 2/24/2015 6:52:00 PM
Harry my friend I do like this one, especially the line "Now my youth has long gone", it is a very well written Quintain, I know it is a bit late but I do hope you had a good start to the new year so enjoy the rest of it, take care............Vera............
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Date: 2/10/2015 2:32:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your sweeping thoughts and reflections, on passing opportunity also your rationalizing attitude to all, hope all is well, Joe..'
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Date: 1/19/2015 9:20:00 AM
This is wonderful! The last line is simply amazing. Even though you matured I hope the child is still alive in you.
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Date: 1/17/2015 6:29:00 PM
Solace of the simplest pen. Can restore a soul again. When evening's dimmed before the dawn. Our own insight can carry us on. May God's peace be with you this year Harry. Peace. :)
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Date: 1/15/2015 10:40:00 PM
oh goodie, another new one from you!! and I see it is about writing. Keep being the writer you are, Harry . I just love coming here and seeing you have put up a new poem. Good luck. I hope this poem wows the judge!
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Date: 1/15/2015 11:51:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a winner to me. I hope that the New Year brings joy and prosperity to you and your family. Sara. Thanks for stopping by.
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Date: 1/15/2015 10:47:00 AM
Excellent powerful poem for the matured. Here a great philosophy is hidden of different ages where year after year are concerned. The new matures when old age is reached and all new are like that. A nice effective revolving cycle you have shown clearly. A great philosopher you are. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 1/15/2015 5:51:00 AM
A great write, hopefully another great win!
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Date: 1/15/2015 12:03:00 AM
Always a silver lining in the hope of a new year despite the doom and gloom of the past. A great write, Harry...best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 1/14/2015 9:27:00 AM
I see hope and positivity for the future Harry good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/14/2015 9:25:00 AM
There are many layers here, a very effective piece Harry.
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Date: 1/14/2015 9:15:00 AM
check the rules please , only acceptable title is "This Year" for the contest ( can easily be changed later)
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Date: 1/14/2015 8:08:00 AM
- Wonderful written for the new year, Harry ..... we can not live without hope :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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