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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

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!!!

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.