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It’s a tug-of-war of sorts to me
This holding on and letting go
Caught twixt the ache of history
And warm anticipation’s glow
The old year, like a crumpled ball
Of paper, rolls beneath our feet
We hear the bells of midnight toll
A farewell-greeting, bitter-sweet
Within our hearts, within our pen
Memory and expectation blend
Time does not seek applause from men
And it is neither foe nor friend
Ring out the old, ring in the new
Four seasons worth of living wait
For as we bid the old adieu
A virgin Year slips through Time’s gate
Janet Martin
This is beautiful, Janet. Yes, this is the time of year when memories and expectations blend...I think sometimes I feel a bit torn between both..sort of like Janus. I loved your last line; and I do hear your bells ringing! I envision crystal bells!
ReplyDeleteMary, I like your vision;))
ReplyDeleteThank-you for your support in this past year.
A piece which is very strong in its form and structure with many interesting images, like that of the virgin year in the final lines.
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Kerry
ReplyDeleteI like the contrasts in your lines like a farewell-greeting, bitter sweet, neither foe nor friend ~
ReplyDeleteLovely thoughts ~
Wishing you the best for the new year ~
Thank-you Grace,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed New Year.
a great strong form!! loving the flow and rhythm - so many good descriptions too "the old year, like a crumpled ball Of paper, rolls beneath our feet" - ahh good stuff! great response! nice!
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ReplyDeleteSome awesome thoughts and flow going on here.
Great rhythm in this one, some wonderful images. I especially loved "a farewell greeting, bitter-sweet" and the image of the Virgin year slipping through time's gate. Wonderful writing.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written.
ReplyDeleteI love the image from the last line.
Thank-you all for visiting and for your kind thoughts!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Delightfully done. I love this poem. Lilting and lovely and true.
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
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Excellent in every way. Musical, metrical, well constructed rhyme scheme. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLyrical and beautiful with so many charming notes! Well Done~
ReplyDeleteI loved it!
Happy New Year!
Thank-you Ella, Happy New Year to you as well!
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