New Year

Nurture

Each

Wish

 

Yesterday

Ends

A New Year dawns

Resplendent

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the year of the horse

on the horizon, a New Year will dawn

2025 will soon be gone

2026 is the year of the horse

predictions are good says my google source

so much was gained in the year that now fades

the nation rebuilding from all that was frayed

so many countries, now enjoy peace

so many wars that have finally ceased

no resolutions will I make just to break

the same old me and all of my aches

but overall, I won't change a thing

when the New Year at midnight will ring

I will not make promises, I know I can't keep

I'll try not to injure with words that hurt deep

I'll try to repair all that you undermined

but that one may take a lot more to align

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New Years Eve

no fancy dress bought

for New Year's Eve

we're staying in

just you and me 

steaks on the grill

and a bottle of wine

I think that sounds

like a very good time

A fire burns bright

warming the room

we're starting to yawn

it's way too soon

in bed before midnight

it doesn't matter much

as we settle for sleep

our hands tightly clutched 

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New Year

a New Year at midnight

and what's to behold

in with a new one

and out with the old

let the problems of the last

be buried under silt

with all of the anguish

and all of the guilt

may the new one be shiny

with promise and love

with all of God's grace

and His light from above

may angels watch over

and bless us each one

from the coldness at dusk

and the new warmth at dawn

let the problems abait

let us all have some fun

making new memories

as each day's begun

trapped for our keeping

in a golden web spun

and lastly, four years

with an awesome home run

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nothing

nothing left to say
nothing left to do
cards were on the table
separating me and you
I can't say the parting
was even done as friends
the bitterness was rising
saying it's the end

you turned your back like always
ready once more to depart
I knew that it was final
no more brand new starts
but I also knew that finally
I would be ok
maybe not tomorrow
but eventually one day

months and years have faded
with memories of what was
all the scars have healed up
probably just because
I said please don't you contact
or this will never repair
the wounds that cut me deeply
are hidden deep in here

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atrium of my heart

the prayers I said while on the beach
the closest place to Heaven for me
You are so close, I feel you there
Your grace shining everywhere

I look for truths, talk out loud
shedding openly of this shroud
plead redemption to impart
this shattered atrium of my heart

answers come from my request
not what I wanted but for the best
what I find is what I seek
and this truth will set me free

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carried away

like a feather that floats on a gentle breeze
or birds singing songs in the green mesquite
like a cloud drifting by on a clear, blue day
this feeling I have is carrying me away

like the nighttime sky with all its stars
the big, full moon that glows from afar
like the heart that pounds from the words you say
this feeling I have is carrying me away

carried away by that look in your eyes
didn't take too long to realize
for all to see, like a painted Monet
this love for you carries me away

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2026

another year is put to rest
365 that I was blessed
loves one near and babies far
two days travel in a car

you and I alone this night
snow capped mountains in our sights
moon shines bright on this last eve
fire and wine for you and me

tree is down and packed away
nothing to do on this cold day
watch the ball drop in the square
2026 is in the air

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renaissance man

comfortable in jeans and boots
leather and helmet
waders and cap 
suit and tie

handsome in all 

a man of many talents
master of them all
well read, cultured
connoisseur of music and cigars 

soft spoken, soft touch 

a true renaissance man
in every since of the word
a man's man
every woman's dream

my wish come true 

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reflection

the afternoon is gone
drifting into night
moon shines on the water
stars glow in the sky
the only light I see
reflecting in your eyes
love that glistens there
warm and so inviting

your love flows through me
surrounds me, grounds me

all is right around me
as we lay down side by side
whispers of tomorrow
on hold for a short time

loving in this moment

as stronger the bond grows

through me and around me

a loving inside glow

your love flows through me
surrounds me, grounds me

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you and me

in the smell of the pine mixed

with fireplace smoke

hot chocolate kisses

and angels of snow

the warm winter sun

that gave us its glow

the laughter of lovers

as we play as we go

the day winds down quickly

to moon and starlight

the fire rekindled

on this cold, cold night

candles are lit and

now they beam bright

all nestled and warm 

but my hair--what a sight

we do not gather with 

family or friends

its just us two 

and we're staying in

maybe next year

we'll see how that bends

I'm fine with just you

for as long as this wends

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Prayer

my spirit grows tired 

my soul getting weak 

the sustenance I'm getting 

is not what I need 

can You shed some truth 

on this weary being 

spotlight the things 

that leave me bleeding 

show Yourself please

reach out Your hand 

help me to know 

and to understand 

the path that I travel 

the forks in the road 

show me the reason 

for this shouldered load 

can You hear the prayers? 

these words that I utter 

I say my Amen's 

but maybe I stutter 

show me Your way 

Your truth...don't hold back 

please, take my hand 

put my feet on Your path 

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prayer

Heaven is the sea
each wave whispering prayer
answered by the moon

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