The Old Year Departs

The old year leaves us pushed aside
as the clock strikes midnight hour
leaving behind the hopes and aspirations
      of us mere mortal souls

     Look back not with regret
     for it is done and dusted

The New Year arrives with a bang
all eyes watching the count down
    as the minutes tick down
a collective holding of breath

Now we pit our hopes and dreams
on the days and months ahead
make promises and grand plans
   funny how we never learn

The same each year soon forgotten
   as life catches up with us
caught up in the now, promises forgot

     Look back not with regret
     for it is done and dusted


Happy New Year everyone may your wishes come to fruition xox
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Gonza Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 5:35 PM
This is inspiring.New Year begins and I wish you excting surprises. Thank you for warm congratulations sent my way. Just busy; better late then never, Shadow!
Hamilton Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 7:38 PM
hi Franco ty very much have a great year Shadow x smile hug
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2013 at 5:11 AM
A person should live so that there are no regrets..It is hard to do..Great topic chosen..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Hamilton Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 7:35 PM
Hi Sara very true ty Shadow x smile hug
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