A New Years Poem

a new year

a new day

the futures clear

it's the only way

on this thoughtful night

know the past was fair

breath in this night

breath in the air

growing, changing

tomorrow's come

we know we're aging

we're on the run

time will come

and come again

come and see the stalwart son

Reviews

[Pete]

good food for thought. maybe one step forward and two back but better to keep moving. “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way,” - Thoreau

[John Sullivan]

That's a fine quote. Thanks for your time and your thoughts!

[Pete]

i can already tell that you have the makings of a fine poet - knowing your way with music and words ... :)

[John Sullivan]

That's terribly kind, happy thoughts to you, friend.

[Stella Armour]

Yes, the only way is forward, sometimes it is good to reminisce and enjoy memories as long as we don't let them hold us back from new tomorrows..

[John Sullivan]

I'm an optimist these days, and may the future be kind to us all. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.

[Stella Armour]

I think we have to be optimistic about most things John, dwelling on past events only serves in the long run to bring us down...

[John Sullivan]

Strongly agreed. I hope you don't mind, I sent you a friend request

[Stella Armour]

that's fine John and thank you :)

[NormaZ]

Such a hopeful poem, really liked it, and its message. I loved 'this thoughtful night', and made me think about how we look back before moving forward. I hope you have a happy new year John!

[John Sullivan]

Happy New Year miss NormaZ! Thanks for reading

[emmajoygreen]

Your writing has a specific live tone to it; in this your words seem to drip-drip down the 'page' as if playing with notes as well as - let's say, 'lyrics' . Time between last year/this year is only overnight. done in seconds and yet, so much is made of it perhaps considered. Is it out hope for a miracle, a prayer or plea for a new life.. Guess we all, or most, need an excuse to hope and hope and keep on hoping. Who knows..

[John Sullivan]

I used to be a songwriter and am a musician, truth be told lyrics and songs influence my work very much. Tomorrow is always a new day, and I truly believe that things get better... Thanks for reading, friend!

[John the Baptist]

This is an upbeat look at New Year, which reminds many of the past and lost (Auld Lang Syne). Here however, we are advised to welcome the newcomer, breathe it in. The last three lines are interesting, seeming possibly to hint at reincarnation.

[John Sullivan]

Yeah, I was in an optimistic mood when I wrote the thing, I am looking forward to this New Year. It's a wistful time of year, but a positive one. Thanks for reading!

[Gee]

As Soren said a nice new year poem and with good rhyming.
Well done

[John Sullivan]

Thank you so much!

[Soren]

Loved the New Year theme and the AB rhyme scheme. A nice write for this time of the year.

[John Sullivan]

Thank you, friend! I've been experimenting more with rhyme scheme lately, a lot of my older stuff was more free verse. Thanks for reading

[Soren]

Most welcome

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem. New Year Greetings 🎉

[John Sullivan]

Thank you so much, and happy New Year to you!