Peter Dome Poet Free verse

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The Retiring Year Soon To Pass

Reflections On The Year Soon To Pass.
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Mirrored reflections 
Upon introspection
Spring to mind
Within the wake
A passing retiring year
And the scourge upon mankind
That leaves a bitter taste in ones mouth
And the trauma of loved ones passed
Now left behind
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Goodbye and good riddance 
You were the thorn stuck in our side
Su reality became reality
Many tears shed and cried
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With a new year about to be born
We must lick our wounds
That left us wounded and torn
And look through the murky depths
Of trails of apathy
And release our bated breath
And make the most 
 And be grateful for what we have
Both good and bad
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Hope may seem a slippery slope
May faith in God 
And his promise help us cope
Open your eyes to the simple beauty
That creation abounds
Open your heart to fellow man
Rejoice in the blackbirds  
Melodic sounds
Embrace the life
Hold your head high
To heavens above
And whatever you do
Keep safe
And spread your love.
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Peter Dome©2020.

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 3, 2021 at 11:36 AM Hello Peter, I feel the emotion here in this poem. I have counted the blessings around me from last year passed to this New Year. I wish you the best for the New Year. Enjoy your day Darlene x

Brandy Nicole December 31, 2020 at 7:28 PM Each emotion within caresses me in a different way. I am counting the many blessings around me, even though 2 0 2 0 has been traumatic. Many wonderful blessing to you, in the New Year. :) Brandy Peter Dome January 1, 2021 at 8:41 AM Hi Brandy I count my blessings too my friend. despite the trauma we are all feeling, i feel lucky. Thank you so much. take care and happy new year.Pete.

Tom Cunningham December 30, 2020 at 1:41 PM Dispite it being a year we'd rather forget we still have so much to be grateful for, hopefully 2021 will see the virus defeated although the picture is quite grim at the moment. Hope you have a happy and healthy New year Pete. Tom Peter Dome December 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM so true my friend.I for one have learned to have more Gratitude. it's a powerful thing, that may lead to contentment and genuine happiness. Thank you Tom. always a pleasure. take care and the same to you. all the best. let's make the most of it.Pete.

Arturo Michael December 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM Yes...let love be the butter we spread on the bread of 2021...A positive write. All the best to you. Peter Dome December 30, 2020 at 11:52 AM Hi Arturo. Hope you are keeping well. Thank you my friend. I hope it's a better year for you and everyone. take care.

Regina Mcintosh December 30, 2020 at 9:59 AM Yes... Spread your love. God B L E S S you with a great New Year Peter Dome December 30, 2020 at 11:54 AM My love to you and family always. thank you .May he bless you too.Lets hope its a better year for everyone, take care Pete.x

Charlotte Puddifoot December 30, 2020 at 9:52 AM there will be few people sorry to see the back of this year, question is what do the powers that be have in store next year? as for spreading the love well i try to (as long as that's all i spread lol) :) Peter Dome December 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM Hi Charlotte. Always a pleasure. I know how hard it is to even think sometimes I get that tired. my mind is always foggy, you do a food job of spreading your love my friend. I hope you and everyone has a better year. what will be will be, thank you. take care. x