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New Year’s Smile

The New Year
began
with a bang

leave disappointments
and pain in the past
remember
not to sweat
the small stuff
the big stuff
is bigger than one can imagine

today
begins with a new outlook
step into each day
with confidence
make

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This Thanksgiving

this year
fill your plate with gratitude

it doesn’t matter
what faith you are
let’s say a prayer
of thanks
receiving is easy
but it’s the giving
that blesses us

seeking to help
rather than complain
giving support
rather than walking

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the jewel

the
jewel
the
center stone
one’s rock
that
roots

multitasking
with
little rest
tackling
annoyances

responding
in smiles
laughter and hugs

caring
affectionate
a softness
in her breast
yet
always

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Thanksgiving Gratitude

may your cornucopia
be filled
with compassion

may it overflow
with empathy

may you always
take the time
to show gratitude

may you never
forget to say thank you

may you always
stay

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remember me

my dear

the day darkens
mood
follows

gloom
running
with the tide

light fading
life failing

sing this song

remember me
when
i’m gone

remember me
when
you go to the sea

the gulls
my voice

the wind
my touch

the surf
our

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the warrior

at first glance
looks like you or me
but underneath lay
the soul
of a soldier
that we not be

a protector
a guardian
the caretaker of freedom

nameless
unidentified
yet known for
defending sovereignty

what is your pledge today
what will you guarantee

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