My First Poem of 2010

My First Poem of 2010

The new year came,

Without a roar,

It crept in quietly,

Through my back door.

I sat alone,

In contemplation,

But didn't feel,

The least frustration!

Armed with chocolate,

And a lovely wine,

I thought about,

This life of mine.

At sixty-five,

I'm winding down,

I accepted that,

Without a frown.

The years gone by,

Some bad, some great,

Don't matter now,

I've a new, clean slate!

I've decided to set,

A goal or two,

But with resolutions,

I'm finally through.

I'm going to enjoy,

The year ahead.

I won't allow myself,

To live in dread.

I'll eat the things,

That give me delight,

Even if I take,

Just a single bite!

I might exercise,

If I feel inclined,

But I won't allow it,

To become a grind!

I need to hug,

My grown sons more,

For they're the men,

I most adore.

I hope I'll travel,

To parts unknown,

I don't even mind,

If I journey alone.

I hope to blog,

On a daily basis,

That internet lifeline,

Is my oasis.

Most of all,

When this year's done,

I hope I'm around,

For another one!

Carmen Henesy

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