A New Year
An entry in the Name poetry contest15 total reviews
Comment from Jacob1395
I never bother making new year's resolutions, to me I think they are a waste of time. I really enjoyed reading your piece. I thought your writing flowed really well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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I never bother making new year's resolutions, to me I think they are a waste of time. I really enjoyed reading your piece. I thought your writing flowed really well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 31-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 31-Dec-2023
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Thank you! :)
Comment from bob cullen
Great write and a great photo and those of us in Australia will all stay up to midnight to watch our Bridge and Harbour come alive when the fireworks come to life.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Great write and a great photo and those of us in Australia will all stay up to midnight to watch our Bridge and Harbour come alive when the fireworks come to life.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thanks, Bob! :)
Comment from RainbewLatte
Five stars on this website often seem to be given plenty, but even to that degree, this piece was the perfect embodiment of what I felt was deserving of "five stars." Then, after a moment, I read over the piece once more (after reflecting back on my year) only for a joyful laugh to expel (is that the word?) from my body, thinking to myself, Oh, how deeply I relate to this sentiment, this piece, and I just think to myself, sometimes I really can use a relatable or personable piece, and this piece did exactly that for me. Hence, 6 stars, and thank you dearly for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Five stars on this website often seem to be given plenty, but even to that degree, this piece was the perfect embodiment of what I felt was deserving of "five stars." Then, after a moment, I read over the piece once more (after reflecting back on my year) only for a joyful laugh to expel (is that the word?) from my body, thinking to myself, Oh, how deeply I relate to this sentiment, this piece, and I just think to myself, sometimes I really can use a relatable or personable piece, and this piece did exactly that for me. Hence, 6 stars, and thank you dearly for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thank you so very much for your thoughtful feedback and your very generous six stars! :)
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
So glad that you drafted this poem. I looked up where the southern hemisphere is located ... It stated Africa was one of the locations. No wonder you have it hot where you live.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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So glad that you drafted this poem. I looked up where the southern hemisphere is located ... It stated Africa was one of the locations. No wonder you have it hot where you live.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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I actually live in Australia. The southern hemisphere is basically the whole southern half of the world. Very big! :)
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
An excellent and very timely acrostic for the contest! It flows beautifully with perfect syntax which doesn't seem forced at all. And the message is very relatable. I'm just not sure what's going on with your 'c' on the keyboard. Because on lines 2,4,6 and 7 there appears to be an 'o' instead unless my eyes are really deceiving me (which they could well be). But a strong entry for the contest, well complemented by an eye-catching image. Well done and good luck! Happy New Year! Debbie
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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An excellent and very timely acrostic for the contest! It flows beautifully with perfect syntax which doesn't seem forced at all. And the message is very relatable. I'm just not sure what's going on with your 'c' on the keyboard. Because on lines 2,4,6 and 7 there appears to be an 'o' instead unless my eyes are really deceiving me (which they could well be). But a strong entry for the contest, well complemented by an eye-catching image. Well done and good luck! Happy New Year! Debbie
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Debbie. That Concert One font seems to be creating some issues for people. I should try a different one.
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Are you able to check and see whether this one looks better at your end?
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Oh yes, much clearer! What did you do?
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I changed the font to Trebuchet MS. Thanks for checking! Concert One always looks fine on my laptop, but seems to cause difficulty for some of my reviewers. Note to self for next time! :)
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi,
This poem is so true of most resolutions except the one I made a long time ago. That was to never make another New Year's resolution. And, that is one easy to keep.
Good luck in the contest.
Happy New Year.
Joan
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Hi,
This poem is so true of most resolutions except the one I made a long time ago. That was to never make another New Year's resolution. And, that is one easy to keep.
Good luck in the contest.
Happy New Year.
Joan
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Ha! I like it! Thank you! :)
Comment from Mustang Patty
Great use of the letters of Resolution. I can't manage to keep my New Year's Resolves either - so I completely understand.
Thank you for sharing!
~MP~
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Great use of the letters of Resolution. I can't manage to keep my New Year's Resolves either - so I completely understand.
Thank you for sharing!
~MP~
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thank you! :)
Comment from Daylily
This is a well-written acrostic for the NAME contest. After many decades, I finally made a resolution and I am hoping I will be able to keep it.
The only suggestion I can make is to utilize a better font. With the one being used, the c letters look blurred and the word turns out looking like they say Expeotations instead of Expectations, ohanged instead of changed, and oreate instead of create. Using a larger size font might solve this.
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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This is a well-written acrostic for the NAME contest. After many decades, I finally made a resolution and I am hoping I will be able to keep it.
The only suggestion I can make is to utilize a better font. With the one being used, the c letters look blurred and the word turns out looking like they say Expeotations instead of Expectations, ohanged instead of changed, and oreate instead of create. Using a larger size font might solve this.
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Helpful feedback - thank you! :)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I have been to your country at New Year and watched the Sydney Harbour bridge alive with fireworks from a city centre apartment over looking the harbour, it was magical. You brought the celebrations to life here with your wonderful poem, I agree changes for the better are slow, but we are improving all the time, just not fast enough for some, Happy New Year! Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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I have been to your country at New Year and watched the Sydney Harbour bridge alive with fireworks from a city centre apartment over looking the harbour, it was magical. You brought the celebrations to life here with your wonderful poem, I agree changes for the better are slow, but we are improving all the time, just not fast enough for some, Happy New Year! Love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much, Dolly! In my opinion, the best fireworks displays in the world are in Sydney Harbour. :)
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I agree with you x
Comment from royowen
Winter can be a little too cold to venture out, and summer can render one somewhat listless with the heat, spring can be a little variable weather wise, that leaves autumn as the only good season to be active, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Winter can be a little too cold to venture out, and summer can render one somewhat listless with the heat, spring can be a little variable weather wise, that leaves autumn as the only good season to be active, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 30-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 30-Dec-2023
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Thanks so much, Roy! :)
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Most welcome