Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

Hi Melissa,
These words tell a truth we often forget or take for granted. We don't think that we have a new chance to become the person we want to be.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Good luck in the contest.
Merry Christmas.
Joan

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2023

Thank you so much!!

reply by dragonpoet on 19-Dec-2023

You are most kindly welcome, Melissa.
Joan

Comment from Rosemary Everson1

Excellent

The new year does bring new beginnings. But are we talking about Baby Jesus here ... Is he being celebrated by the world? Joseph and Mary finally did accept that they were having a newborn son, who's name would be Jesus!

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023

Thanks so much, Rosemary!

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Wonderfully written and illustrated poem for the contest. My vote today. Sending you my best today as always and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sally Law :))

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023

Thanks so much, sweet Sal!!

Comment from jim vecchio

Excellent

The New Year! Married on the eve, it was our first day of marriage, so long ago. Father Time had since ushered in many such New Years till it was my wife's time to go, not so long after New Year's last year.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023

Thank you.

reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023

Thank you.

reply by the author on 18-Dec-2023

Thank you.

reply by jim vecchio on 18-Dec-2023

Thank you for writing!

reply by jim vecchio on 18-Dec-2023

Thank you for bringing back bittersweet memories.

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

I honestly will be glad to see 2023 pass. I have had problems in 2023 pancreatitis in March. I have gallbladder removed in May. I fell broke my hip and my pelvis in July and I had Covid in September so looking forward to that new beginning with the start in the new year. Patricia.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thanks so much for the review, Patricia. I truly hope that 2024 will be a better Hugs!

Comment from Navada

Excellent

I like this theme and image very much. Time marches inexorably forwards and while sometimes we wish it wouldn't, there are other times where we need Time's help as a healer. Thanks for the share.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thanks so much!

Comment from Yusita

Excellent

This is a hopeful and encouraging piece that beautifully reminds us of the new opportunities to start afresh that God gives us through the beginning of a new year. May we use these opportunities wisely! Lovely write.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thank you.

reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thank you.

Comment from Janis M.

Excellent

This is my favorite so far in the contest. It's fitting for the season, makes good use of the syllable count and subtle metaphor. It could definitely be a winner!

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thank you.

Comment from Wendyanne

Excellent

I think most of us hope that we can make a brand new start in the new year although many fail to do this. I hope that everyone reads your little poem and is encouraged to have a fresh beginning. Good luck.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2023

Thank you!