L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

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

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

Shirley Hawkins December 29, 2021 at 2:51 PM A new broom sweeps clean. A New Year brings hope for the future. Great verse, Milt Especially the last line. L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 4:20 PM True, Shirley. Thanks!

Terry Flood December 29, 2021 at 7:28 AM I’ll second that fine sentiment. Here’s hoping! Terry L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 4:20 PM Thanks so much, Terry.

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

Caren Krutsinger December 28, 2021 at 3:50 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. L Milton Hankins December 28, 2021 at 7:55 AM Me, too, Caren. As quickly as possible.

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2021 at 12:21 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 L Milton Hankins December 27, 2021 at 12:43 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 December 27, 2021 at 12:12 PM How beautiful, Milt! Like saying "Lets have a fresh start and come together, everybody". Lets look forward to 2022! Cheers... Happy New Year!!! L Milton Hankins December 27, 2021 at 12:43 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.