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New Year Dawning

As we approach a New Year’s dawning
It’s time to reflect on another year passed
What did we achieve in 2021?
Did we accomplish anything that will last?

Can we say the year was, basically, a good one?
We made the most of the time we were given,
Were we prudent about the way we lived?
Or, did we feel like we were perpetually riven?

I hope, in ’22, we can peacefully, come together
And learn to live with our differences,
Sharing the good from all our diverse experiences
Erecting new bridges and seldom building fences.

written December 27, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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M. L. Kiser Date: 1/4/2022 9:57:00 AM Ultimately, we must learn, though it seems to be taking an awfully long time. The best advice I've read today. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/11/2022 4:20:00 PM Thanks so much, M. L. for your thoughtful comment.

Shirley Hawkins Date: 12/29/2021 2:51:00 PM A new broom sweeps clean. A New Year brings hope for the future. Great verse, Milt Especially the last line. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/11/2022 4:20:00 PM True, Shirley. Thanks!

Terry Flood Date: 12/29/2021 7:28:00 AM I’ll second that fine sentiment. Here’s hoping! Terry Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 1/11/2022 4:20:00 PM Thanks so much, Terry.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 12/28/2021 9:11:00 AM Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in such an enlightened world...Delice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/28/2021 12:39:00 PM Yes, it would. I'm afraid we have a way to go, however.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/28/2021 3:50:00 AM This is what we used to do and well "And learn to live with our differences," I do want to get back to it also. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/28/2021 7:55:00 AM Me, too, Caren. As quickly as possible.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/27/2021 12:21:00 PM Well said Milton, it's time to put aside our differences and come together, life is too short to bear grudges. Safe journey and happy new year. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/27/2021 12:43:00 PM Thank you, Tom. You are so right about that! I'm hoping we will have a jolly good time with friends and family.

Marilene Evans Date: 12/27/2021 12:12:00 PM How beautiful, Milt! Like saying "Lets have a fresh start and come together, everybody". Lets look forward to 2022! Cheers... Happy New Year!!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/27/2021 12:43:00 PM That was the intention, Marilene. Fresh starts are always in order. Actually, when we fail, we can have a fresh start immediately if we choose to.