Betty Janko Poet Rhyme

To the New Year Ahead

As we look to the new year ahead,
Fill it with promise, not with dread…

Now it’s time to make a new list,
And not look back on what we missed.
Focus on the things we did well
Those we completed, ‘fore we fell.
Of the journeys we undertook,
Vowing we’d win by hook or crook.
Pledge to go forward, not look back.
Make fresh footsteps on a new track…

I will be kinder, and be fair,
And for my friends, always be there.
Words will be spoken, without hate
And I vow to let anger abate.
With helping hand for those in need,
Try to banish my want and greed.
Accept my fate, for it will come
Perhaps for me, sadly for some.

All one can do is hope, and pray
With God’s hand, live another day.

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Denis Barter December 26, 2016 at 7:18 AM If we look back on what has gone, and what we did before, then resolve to do better as we 'learnt' from what we did wrong, then it is worthwhile, but if we learn nothing and do nothing to change the way we face the future? Then there's no point in having regrets! Sometimes it is difficult to see what "we" did wrong, whilst we can so easily see where others failed! Lots to think about in this Betty Happy New Year. Denis.

John Hardison December 24, 2016 at 11:36 PM Great rhyme. Love it. Much wisdom written in. Season greeting to you. Peace, Love and Joy.

Newton Ranaweera December 24, 2016 at 6:37 PM There's really a good list of things that we need to do in the coming year. Beautifully written with good rhyming and greater line length. Betty Janko December 24, 2016 at 6:45 PM Thank you Newton, so glad you enjoyed it! Betty