Gary Bateman Poet Narrative

Notes About The Poem

Author's Notes:  This Narrative write called "New Year's Baby 2015" is one that I probably waxed a little heavy on this very late evening.  Anyway, it comprises my thoughts as we move on with the transition from 2014 to 2015.  All I can say at this point to everyone is:  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  And may it be a great year for all of us indeed!!  (Gary Bateman, December 31, 2014) (Narrative)

Categories:  allegory, earth, emotions, feelings, hope, imagination, and love. 

New Year's Baby 2015

The New Year’s Baby each year starts out fresh and new,
Always exciting, the life of the party, and never blue.
He’s a quite active little Cherub who’s cute and funny,
And he’ll be there at the stroke of Midnight to usher in
The New Year and to escort Old Man 2014 outside where
The unforgiving “Dust Bin of History” awaits his tired old
Body and his failed attempts to improve mankind’s lot.
The New Year’s Baby will be a busy little fellow indeed!

The New Year’s Baby is eager and chompin’ at the bit 
To get started on January 1st to make his mark in our world
During 2015, and brings with him both enthusiasm and hope!
The reality for our little Cherub will be much different than
He realizes since certain age-old specters still pervade “Home
Earth” today:  Tyranny, Poverty, Disease, Famine, and War.
And we shan’t leave out a couple of new ones at home with
Us today too:  Global Warming and Worldwide Pollution.

With these major problems, throw in Mankind’s “Seven Deadly
Sins,” along with murder, rape, guns and nuclear proliferation, 
And all other types of crime—you’ll see and understand why our
Bright, young, and full of hope New Year’s Baby will begin to
Age so fast over his allotted 12-month tenure here on Home Earth.
Really, all we can do is to wish our Cherub friend our very best and
Pledge to work with him, world societies, and world governments
To try to make things better on our planet and among our world citizens.

The transition from the Old Year to the New Year is no doubt a time
For both celebration and reflection—and in spite of the negatives I’ve
Listed, not all is so terrible nor lost, as long as our world community
Begins to realize that the brightness of the future we hope to have for
Generations to come is very much tied to the solutions we contemplate, 
And the decisions we pursue in attempting to improve our situation.
And the big FACTOR “X” in this whole equation, lest we forget, is not
To forget to turn to the Almighty Lord God in our maximum hour of need.

I’m personally not a zealous religious person, but that does not mean that
I don’t believe in the power of divine intervention in the affairs of mankind.
The key, I believe, is for everyone on this Earth to include nations and
People alike to pull hard and a really commit to make our world a better place.
We inherited this world by the beneficence of the Almighty himself with the
Hope that Man in the image of His Maker would become his Brother’s 
Keeper—but time may not be so much on our side, as Mother Nature has
Been complaining of late of mankind’s violations of the integrity of this Earth.
   
A little faith and prayer to Our Lord God never really hurts—for the stakes
Facing our world for the ultimate survival of Mankind are the real deal.
Make no mistake about many of the negative factors I’ve listed—they
Are indeed real and won’t be that easy to readily solve as some require 
The concerted effort of everyone as we march forward with our dreams.
We have such tools of wonder in our arsenal of modern technology,
Why not use them for the good of mankind and strive to make the job
Of our Little Cherub New Year’s Baby a tad bit easier. I rest my case.

Happy New Year!!  Amen!!  Amen!!  Amen!! 

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, (December 31, 2014)
(Narrative)

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Liam Mcdaid January 4, 2015 at 12:32 PM top quality write pal very beautifully painted piece thumbs up Gary Bateman January 4, 2015 at 5:06 PM Thanks Liam Mate!! Glad you like this poem. Happy New Year!! Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen January 3, 2015 at 2:07 PM - Maybe not as "nice" to say but ..... Each year the King in Norway holding a New Year's speech on TV - Next year I want you take over .... this is much better !!! - :)))) - I agree with you 100% - Fantastic written my friend - (7 +++++) - Happy New Year to you my dear friend and Ingrid - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman January 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM Happy New Year My Dear Friend Anne-Lise!! Thanks for your comments here and for that Super Seven Rating!! Outside of the normal artistic poetry writes in PoetrySoup, the topics I touched on in this New Year's Baby piece are topics that I'm very passionate about. Especially given the wealth and technology and better cultural understanding in today's world, it's amazing how off the mark we are as World Community in making a difference in a number of the problem areas I discussed. I'm still an Optimistic, but I'm a realistic Poet at the same time. I'm pleased you found this poem to be enlightening!! Best Always, Gary

Kelly Deschler January 3, 2015 at 12:20 AM Taking good care of others is a resolution we should all make and keep. Not just on New Year's eve, but every day that we live... Well said, Gary. An inspiring write! Happy New Year! I wish you all the best for 2015! Gary Bateman January 3, 2015 at 2:42 PM Hello Kelly!! Happy New Year to You!! I agree with what you've said 100%. I really appreciate your comments too!! Even beyond the religious connection with God (regardless of one's faith or beliefs), there is much more that Mankind could be doing in general to improve many of the things I touched on. I will keep my fingers crossed. Best Wishes to you Kelly for 2015 -- and I look forward (as always) to reading more of your wonderful poetry!! Gary

Jerry T Curtis January 2, 2015 at 6:32 PM Elegant as usual Gary---I alway found it quaint, to refer to a "Garbage Can (US)" as a "Dust Bin (Euro) " Happy New Year Gary Bateman January 3, 2015 at 2:49 PM Hello Jerry My Friend!! Happy New Year!! Thanks so much for pointing out this interesting dichotomy between "Garbage Can" and "Dust Bin" -- I guess I've been in Europe too long!! (They say "Dumpster" in USA and here in Germany, it's called "Der Container"). I wish you the best Jerry in 2015, and will be in touch!! Best Wishes, Gary

Robert Lindley January 1, 2015 at 10:52 PM A7, FORGOT TO CLICK ON IT.. lol Gary Bateman January 3, 2015 at 2:13 PM Thanks Robert!! Best, Gary

Robert Lindley January 1, 2015 at 10:52 PM The good and the bad flow in the same rushing stream my friend. We all get wet and forget that rest is on the dry land offered by a higher power! Fantastic write my friend , a solid 7 and happy New Year /blessings to you and yours! Gary Bateman January 3, 2015 at 3:32 PM Happy New Year Robert to you, your wife, and family!! Yes, you've captured the dichotomy and contradiction very well. We should always strive for the best no matter what. I'm very glad you enjoyed this write. Thanks too for the top rating!! Blessed Wishes from Ingrid and me for the New Year!! Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter January 1, 2015 at 12:35 PM Very beautiful pen here Gary! I really enjoyed reading this very powerful piece you've penned here my dearest friend. You expressed your thoughts and ideas very well and in a very positive manner and that sounds and looks just great to me. Wonderful sentiments about the new year and all that that makes me ponder a lot. Thanks for sharing a lot thru this excellent write. A solid 7 +++ for you Gary! Your pen is very solid gold! I wish you again a very Happy New Year and Ingrid! I wish you the very best in everything. God bless in everything that you do this year starting with your upcoming new poetry book! Let me know when is out so I can purchase a copy, hopefully you can sign it for me personally :)Have a wonderful evening! :)Love and hugs! D." Gary Bateman January 1, 2015 at 2:48 PM Hello D, Happy New Year to you too My Dear Friend and best blessing from Ingrid and me. Glad you liked this write. Thanks for the super rating!! I probably waxed a bit heavy on this one, but this write kind of encapsulates how I look at our world in general. (I used to be an intelligence officer in the Army a number of years ago, thus my deeper interest.) My book should be ready by May-June. I will let you know. (I may have some extra "free copies.") I will autograph a copy for you!! Love and Light, Gary

Nette Onclaud January 1, 2015 at 10:01 AM intense and heartfelt, gary.. may 2015 bring us to a higher space of peace... lovely work!.. huggs Gary Bateman January 1, 2015 at 2:51 PM Hello Nette -- Happy New Year for 2015!! Glad you enjoyed this write. I hope I wasn't too negative in my write. Many of the issues we face can be solved, but all of us need to get on board with things. (Easier said, than done -- of course!!) My best wishes to you for 2015, Gary

Paul Callus January 1, 2015 at 5:15 AM Very well said, Gary. The negative points are many, and they have to be tackled with good intent. Fortunately not all is doom and gloom; good will and divine intervention will come in handy! Hope you've had a bright meeting with the little cherub! All the best. // paul Gary Bateman January 1, 2015 at 2:54 PM Hello Paul -- Happy New Year to you My Friend. Yes, I've had a very good meeting with the Little Cherub -- and last night drank a couple of glasses of very good Irish whiskey in his honor!! I agree, not all is doom and gloom, and I do think a lot of things can be turned around if the world community worked better together. At the end of the day, regardless, I'm an Optimist!! Best Always for the New Year Paul!! Gary

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 1, 2015 at 1:58 AM We inherit the past so "Dust Bin of History" is our inheritance. The most important word is "change". We must change the dustbin into a treasure chest. A type of holy mutation. And We CAN. You are right, God is most important. God is Love. Love is all powerful. Love is the instrument of all permanent and positive change. Happy New Year 2015 Gary and Ingrid.Enjoy the New Year.--Your friend RAJAT Gary Bateman January 1, 2015 at 1:19 PM Rajat, Thanks always for your most timely comments!! You are quite prescient in all you say about the chance opportunity for a "Treasure Chest," vice the "Dustbin of History." What a grand idea indeed. I think the key, as I mentioned and you reinforced, is man's necessity to stay connected with our Lord God. God is Love and Love is all-powerful indeed. Love, Light, and Happiness for 2015!! Your Friend, Gary!!