RING OUT THE OLD!

“HOPE FOR A NEW YEAR”

by Sandra Hearth

Hearth, a poet from the United Kingdom, admits she “likes to put into words some of the things I feel, felt and dreamed of or wished for.”

Her words in this poem aptly and impeccably describe my emotions on this last day of 2022. I hope you enjoy Hearth’s words and I look forward to Wandering with you in the months ahead.

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“HOPE FOR A NEW YEAR”

Another year is coming to a close.
We can forget our troubles and woes.

For me, this year was tough.
It brought many emotions, was tearful and rough.

Now another year is approaching fast.
Let's hope it's a New Year with love and health; let's hope it's a blast.

May all of your dreams come true
And you find peace and love in all that you do.

May this world know the gentle sound of a hush.
May it calm all its anger and slow its pace from the rush.

May we all hear the sound of joy
And push away all that hurts, all that destroys.

The New Year I hope will be good to us all.
Care and calm, a helping hand when we fall.

Listen more, slow down, and say I love you.
Stop for a moment; take a breath, take in the view.

Appreciate your family; tell them you care.
Do something exciting, a thrill or a dare.

Enjoy all that the New Year may give.
We have but one life, so let's learn to live.

It's a New Year, a brand new start.
Always remember, live and love from your heart.

Wishing each and every one a year to behold,
And may it be full of wonders for you to unfold.

Love, hugs, and kisses too...
A very happy New Year from me to you.