No New Years Day

Life is a long journey
Of triumphs and despair
There exists long roads of broken hearts
The ditches filled with tears
War torn voyages, falling leaves
There is not a bird in site
All living things have moved away
The sad torments within
The barren landscape surrounding me
Year after year
Here I sit
Staring into the past, with a sad smile
I hold an empty champagne glass in my hand
A new year soon to be
The stars shine bright in the coldness of night time skies
The champagne pops, explosions ring
I fade within myself
Wishing
No New years Day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mohammed Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 9:53 AM
Forlorn emotions succinctly portrayed here my friend. But your poem truly echoes how many of us feel. Impressive write. Ps. I am back at PS.
Vaso Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 9:40 PM
This time is me who has been away! Thank you and sorry for taking long to answer! Hope to be here more very soon!
Onclaud Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:20 PM
captivating even in its sad tonality, arthur... such languid artwords that capture the essence of your theme.. happy 2014. smile!... hugggs
Vaso Avatar
January 31, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Than you for you kind words, I haven't been here much, so sorry for such a long delay to reply!
Carrillo Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Hi Arthur; This a beautiful poem, but sad. A lot of people might feel like this, but we have to be greatful for what we have. I think we have more than what we deserve, a lot of people have less. Smile Jesus loves you and me too. Lett's toast to the New Year. ... Lucilla
Vaso Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Thanks Lucilla, and glad you getting better day by day, wishing you all the best for 2014 !!
Mehta Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 8:19 AM
Very sad write, arthur
Vaso Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:20 PM
I wish you a very happy new year. thanks
Manassian Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 3:59 AM
Arthur....New Year and Christmas always have a tinge of sadness for me too.....Nostalgia??? I don't know but the joy is always tempered by sadness...I know how you feel...This is a tremendous write. I send you warm hugs.....
Vaso Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Thank you for your kind words, and wishing you a happy new year!!
Wilson Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 11:15 PM
oh this is so sad! ..please be well and have some cheer...
Vaso Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Thank you so much Deb, and Happy New to you!
Roberts Avatar
December 29, 2013 at 11:03 PM
oh where is your hope my friend.....Seren
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