Saturday, January 1, 2022

Happy New Year 2022

 


Self-Portrait by Gail

Do we reflect our goodness

To the people we meet?

Or does our badness show

As plainly as our feet


I can reflect on actions past

I can reflect the sun

But all reflections

Are things that are done


We must take this moment

Like a tiger by the tail

Reflect on consequences

Mark our decisions well


For only in a moment

Can we decide for sure

How we will reflect our light

Let it be good and pure

This poem was written by a blog friend in 2013, Gail At The Farm no longer blogs, but her poem lives on.



24 comments:

Ginny Hartzler said...

Wow, this poem is amazing!! I love it!

Tigger's Mum said...

Hope you started the year happy, healthy, with both Bob and Beau walking better than they had been a couple of months ago, and that you can look forward to a year worth reflecting on 12 months from now. Best wishes Mr T and F

Linda P said...

Your blog friend's poem sends out a thoughtful message. I send best wishes to you and Bob for a good new year, improved health and many blessings. Hugs to Beau Doggie. Love you sitting on the flamingo and the balloons. 😊

Ann said...

What a great poem that is. Happy New Year to you, Bob and Beau.

eileeninmd said...

Love the poem Sandra. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great day and a happy January! I wish you, Bob and Beau all the best in 2022, a happy and healthy New Year!

Rose said...

Happy New Year!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Fabulous - may 2022 be full of springs-in-steps!!! YAM xx

My Mind's Eye said...

That is a beautiful poem!!
Happy 2022 to you all
Hugs Cecilia

Mevely317 said...

"Reflect on consequences" ... wow. This is perfect, not only for New Year's Day but every day. I'm clipping and printing for my own little book of 'keepers.'

PS - Yes, I'm loving that flamingo! Ride 'em cowgirl!

photowannabe said...

Happy New Year!!!
I think that poem says it all...
I choose!!
Sue

Olde Dame Holly said...

Happy New Year! I also like this: "Lord, let me be the kind of person my pets think I am!"

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Happy New Year! That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

Ruth Hiebert said...

Those are wise words in that poem. Happy New Year to you.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

What is a wonderful poem, lots of wisdom in it for all of us.

Happy New Year!!!

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

Chatty Crone said...

LOVE IT!
Happy New Year!

CheerfulMonk said...

The quote reminds me of Edith Wharton"s, "There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." Either one works for us bloggers.

Have a wonderful new year!

Grandma C said...

I like your friends poem. Its good for us to check our attitude every now and then. The pandemic kind of gave me an excuse to think through a few things. I have been missing my blog friends after deleting my old one Grandmacplace. But I am back and learned a few things on the break.... like watercolor painting.
My new blog is Watercolor Retirement. lol

Breathtaking said...

Hello Sandra. I hope Bob is on the mend, and you are both feeling OK. I was sorry to know about the Hiccups, must have been terrible to go on for so long, but I'm glad it's been sorted. The poem is beautiful, and I hope the cute little you riding a flamingo is how you are feeling, uplifted and happy. All the best for this year, with better everything!!

NanaDiana said...

Beautiful poem by your friend. God bless you and yours and Happy 2022. xo Diana

Linda said...

I love that poem and it is so true! I’m on a spiritual journey and this poem meant a lot to me. I hope the author knows what a blessing she’s been to so many who have read it....

DeniseinVA said...

It is a great poem and thank you for sharing it Sandra. Happy New Year to you, Bob and Beau :) May it be a very healthy one!

Ida said...

Your friends poem is lovely and I wish you and yours a Happy 2022!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

Happy New Year. Hope it will be happy.

DeniseinVA said...

You should get all these published, they are so good!!! Happy New Year!