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NEW YEAR'S REVOLUTION

This year will be different

I'll get my act together

pretend that there's no misery in the world

at least not in mine. 

 

For a start i'll check the house for intruders,

after the all clear probably go out

into that perfect place

the neighbourhood.

 

Preserve all dignity be prepared,

nothing will happen that I can't supervise

control, manipulate, approve of,

my own fate under constant surveillance. 

 

Most importantly, i'll try to smile more

at strangers, who will appreciate it,

they always do so it's said,

each day i'll add another dimension

an intention to fulfil some vast promise to myself,

that will be my new year's revolution. 

◄ A SENTIMENTAL SOUL

PTSD put to music ►

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raypool

Sat 7th Jan 2023 10:54

Thanks for your likes Frederick, John, Hugh,Holden, K.Lynn, Flyntland and Helene.

The system of commenting and responding makes the site go round Uilleam and when joining I was very proactive, and its good you extend the welcomes!

Graham, how true, it can be annoying and I know several who have the rictus irrespective of what they might be feeling. When I joined showbusiness it was pointed out to me that smiling was de rigeur. Didn't work for me.

Yes, keep that long face Stephen. Or maybe on with the masks again.

Ray

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 3rd Jan 2023 08:56

A great start to the new year, Ray. Not sure about too much smiling but I'll give it a go. All my best wishes.

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 2nd Jan 2023 22:41

Interesting you mention smiling at strangers Ray. I often see miserable looking people and think they look miserable and then realise I might be one too. My mother used to say if you walk along with a smile on your face people will think you’re half-sharp! I rest my case.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Mon 2nd Jan 2023 22:38

I try to "do the rounds" of WOL, giving everyone a fair crack of the whip, which can be time-consuming if one is to be considerate - Happy new year Ray, from one old codger to another😉

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raypool

Mon 2nd Jan 2023 19:15

One thing missing from this list is by a sad omission my limited responses to other poets on the site. Unfortunately it does take a lot out of me as I feel I must delve in to each poem and get OCD about it. I am an old codger so not much energy to spare. Anyway I would like to offer my sincere thanks for all the input I get and hope you will forgive me for the limitations.

Happy new year everyone!

Ray

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