The Retiring Year Soon To Pass

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Reflections On The Year Soon To Pass. . 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 . Goodbye and good riddance You were the thorn stuck in our side Su reality became reality Many tears shed and cried . 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 . 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. . Peter Dome©2020.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/3/2021 11:36:00 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

Date: 12/31/2020 7:28:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 8:41:00 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

Date: 12/30/2020 1:41:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 3:04:00 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

Date: 12/30/2020 10:52:00 AM

Yes...let love be the butter we spread on the bread of 2021...A positive write. All the best to you.

Peter Dome
Date: 12/30/2020 11:52:00 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

Date: 12/30/2020 9:59:00 AM

Yes... Spread your love. God B L E S S you with a great New Year

Peter Dome
Date: 12/30/2020 11:54:00 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

Date: 12/30/2020 9:52:00 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
Date: 12/30/2020 11:59:00 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