January 1

A new year finds us older,

And pondering the past

The future lies right at our feet;

The strong resolve won’t last

A time to re-mourn those we’ve lost,

And long for coming gains ~

To recognize the changes,

Holding fast to what remains

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

the time space continuum ;) i have never been one for resolutions ...and have learned not to hold on too tightly to what remains ..but i love the thought in your poem .. reminiscing and life review are so important for growing and teaching ...a job for us all actually ..aint it!? ;))
E.

[Relic]

You wrote this very well Rita. I like it.

[David Scott]

New beginnings can be empowering and challenging. The key is to take the moments as opportunity.
Great New Year poetry.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep - every day, not just in January! :) Thank you, David!

[Sheila Kline]

It's good to see this brought up again Rita!! We forge on, and on, and on........LOL Yes, let us remember the past and resolve to make the best of every situation!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sheila - happy 2016!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

The end of the years is a great time to reflect on what has happened, but we must not let it keep us from moving forward into the new year.

[Rita L. Sev]

Always forward... yes! Thanks, Dale!

[Clockwork]

I like how you acknowledge the past and the future in this poem. I suppose all of the countdowns to the New Year make us acutely aware of the passage of time. Inevitably, we are bound to remember everything we have left behind. What a year it would be if we could adhere the the sage advice in your last two lines. As you suggest, everyday day is just as valuable as the first day of the year.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Christian - yes, just as valuable, and fleeting.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, the new year brings on a bit of reflection. We can not go forward with a smile till we have made peace with what has happening in the past. Life is full of changes....not all of them good. As we get older, each January 1st becomes more significant. Another good one, Rita. Happy New Year to you. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

So true, Lydi - each January 1, and January 2, and March 11, and June 29... all should be significant. Thanks, and Happy 2015!

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right, Rita. Lydi**

[Marie]

Here is is January 1 again...

I just reviewed a poem saying we couldn't hold on to the past, because it always changes....

[Rita L. Sev]

Hm... The past changes, and the future is shaky... might as well live in the present. :)

[ANTO]

Once more your wise words draw a sigh from me Rita - the truth in them is undeniable and the soul knows this causing (IMHO) the big sigh from the body - a soul lifting write Rita
thank you for sharing this
Anto :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Anto. Not sure how wise, but Life has given a few lessons...

[Lizardo]

We all want to start the new year with the right foot and hope that everything will go according to the plan this year.
Wonderful poem, This is truely amazing

[Rita L. Sev]

And of course, nothing ever goes exactly according to the plan... :) Thank you, Lizardo.