12.31.2011

Thoughts On the New Year

As I was lying on my bed
with capricious thoughts swirling and spinning
in my head, keeping me from the
rest that spawns new dreams
I looked back so I could look forward

Glancing back on the old year
sentimentality tempted me
to view fondly my history
in a rearview mirror

Looking forward to the new year
practicality encouraged me
to prepare diligently for change
on a not-so-distant horizon

Struggling to reconcile what was with
what will be
Facing a future with challenges and
shifting priorities

Glimpsing success just around the corner
into the future
Tracing the faded outlines of hopes and dreams
born in the past

As I was lying on my bed
with capricious thoughts swirling and spinning
in my head, hoping the new year
gives new life to my dreams
I looked back so I could look forward

(c) Denise Moncrief 2011



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5 comments:

  1. It's certainly the time of year for retrospection AND hope.

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  2. If only we all could learn from our past to enjoy life without making the same mistakes again.

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  3. Yes, I have to admit even on a good day, my brain is capricious! Nice imagery, thank you.

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  4. Nice word imagery used for reflection and resolutions ... Happy New Year ... may it be filled with exciting adventures and creativity.

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