Out With the Old, Ring In the New

A New Year Poem for all of you

Farewell to the dying year.

Ring in the new, what will it bring?

Will the road ahead be sunny,

laughter filled, all milk and honey

or will sorrow from the past months

follow on and linger still?

Let the pipers pipe their tidings.

Let the revellers sing in gladness.

Let the fireworks splash their sparkle,

'neath the brilliance of the moon.

Cast aside all thoughts of darkness,

sweep those shadows ever waiting,

waiting for a Diva's entrance,

lurking, silent, wrapped in gloom.

Let the moments of the New Year

raise all hope and expectation.

Peace and love for every nation.

Sing it loud and sing it clear.

'

Reviews

[Lorry]

In the great tradition of new year, when the calender clicks over into another year, it feels to us like the end of a book in a series or saga, and we ponder whether we enjoyed the last one enough to start another....Then realise we may as well, as the alternative sucks. Its lucky I am such a cheery, optimistic person, eh? :)
It is indeed time for reflection, and hope. For all the things put off, to be achieved, and life to be a little easier on this years turn of the dial.
Sad to say I have broken all my resolutions, but there's always next year. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Lorry, I don't know why we bother with resolutions. Most people don't stick to them. My glass (or two) of red wine is hardly an indulgence and it keeps me happy :) I always start the New Year full of optimism thinking there's no way it can be as bad as last year and then guess what happens? I do try and remain hopeful though. Your comments always enjoyed. You make me laugh :)

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Yes let it bring what it must bring- lovely words and thoughts for a new year - let it be all things merry and bright - 🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Kelly, we can start the new year off well and hope it stays that way. All good wishes to you and thank you dear lady.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Much pleasure and blessings🌹

[Frederika]

Great poem. There is a very famous poem that is read each new years eve in Sweden called ring bell ring. This write reminds me of that.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Frederika. A belated happy new year to you.

Chris

[Frederika]

same to you

[kitty]

Certainly a thought worth pondering over Christine. We all make resolutions that are hardly ever kept ..all made with good intent. I make a list every year then cross off all I have kept and of course repeat the resolutions.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Kitty. Hope 2019 is a good one for you.

Chris

[kitty]

Blessings to you and yours throughout 2019.

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Bringing cheers, love, hope and joy
💥⚡️💫✨💥⚡️💫✨💥⚡️💫✨
For the gracious and the hoi polloi
Sets the bells tolling from here to Illinois 💥⚡️💫✨✨💫⚡️✨💫⚡️
The New Year sails in like Helen of Troy!
☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Happy New Year my dear friend Chris! May this year bring you the most beautiful 🌈 unforgettable 🎖365 days ever! Much love to you! 💕💖

Your friend
~ Ditzy 😻

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your good wishes Ditzy. All the best to you too kitty.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

💕💕💕💕💕😻💕💕💕💕
Thank you Chris!

[john l smith]

fingers crossed for optimism
all good thoughts nicely relayed

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Starting out on a positive :)

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful, hopeful and honest words shared dear Chris.
"Let the moments of the New Year
raise all hope and expectation.
Peace and love for every nation.
Sing it loud and sing it clear."
I second the above statements. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Starting the New Year off in a positive and hopeful way. Many thanks.

read moreThank you Coyote. Starting the New Year off in a positive and hopeful way. Many thanks.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Crowley]

Wooohooo!!!! Yes you have the right of it Christine! Lets make this a good one. Its always a great start to be here with all of these great writers and friends, so far so good!!!

[Chris Shaw]

I always look on the New Year as a fresh start. An opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again with some optimism. Fingers crossed yours will be a good one. All the best

Chris

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Cheers to you dear Chris! May this be a blissful year...full with love, laughter, and tranquility!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you CQ. May this year be all you would wish for and more.

Chris

[Flowers of Eternity]

Happy New Year! Beautiful poem, Chris. For me, I really love paragraph 3, truly a wonderful poem indeed. Thanks for sharing this!

[Chris Shaw]

Happy New Year Flowers of Eternity. Always pleased to see you visit. Thank you so much for the lovely review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Flowers of Eternity]

Your very welcome.