Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

New Year 2026

Of course, New Year is Old Tradition -- 
and old friends are treasured friends.  So,
this year I seek to renew my treasured
old.  Instead of booze, a healthy meal
and vitamin cocktail. Instead of internet
trash-talk, some Shakespeare and Bach.
No swearing and judging others today, only
positive praise and love.  To say I will do
no evil may be a stretch?  For something
must be consumed that I may continue
to live.  Therefore, I will honor all noble
sacrifices.  Make of myself a lamb when
necessary.  Trusting to God all outcomes.
Whether large or small,  when given a chance
I will take the opportunity to do good.  I 
make firm resolve, to be a steward and
preserver of this wondrous world gifted
us.  In the name of the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit.  Amen.

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sara Etgen-Baker January 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM I agree...trusting God and putting Christ in our lives in daily practice. I especially liked:I make firm resolve, to be a steward and preserver of this wondrous world gifted us. Living a life of stewardship is beyond meaningful. Faving Joseph P. DiMino January 4, 2026 at 4:26 PM Best one we can trust in. Thank you, Sara; made my day. Blessings!

Gershon Wolf January 1, 2026 at 8:10 PM Lovely, Joe. Really is. May every day be this way. Peace and Serenity, Gershon Joseph P. DiMino January 2, 2026 at 6:54 AM Hi Gershon; thank you. Blessings to you and all of your loved ones. A New Year, new opportunities to make this a better world. Let us pray.

Karen Jones January 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM Inspiring Joe! Thank you for sharing and Amen! Joseph P. DiMino January 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM Hi Karen; thank you. Hope you and your loved ones have had a great holiday season. For me, now time to diet.

Andrea Dietrich December 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM Wow. Some of the best new year resolutions I have ever read in a poem. Andrea Dietrich December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM I don't even bother to look out the door to see those fireworks. Can't understand everyone's fascination with them. Have a blessed new year. I think I will go look at a list of winners from a limerick contest or something while I am still up! Joseph P. DiMino December 31, 2025 at 11:48 PM Thank you, Andrea; hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful New Year. The wife and I, still blessed to be together, stood safely home. Az, they sell fireworks legally most everywhere. Looked out my window and saw all the sparkles I needed. Crazy.

Kim Rodrigues December 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM Joe, like you say we of ourselves cannot be perfect, however through Jesus, if we are His, we are righteous. Let us hear what Christ says and follow His will. Happy New Year! God bless! Joseph P. DiMino December 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM "Let us hear what Christ says and follow His will." Love that! Thank you, Kim. And a very Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. God bless!