Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
I hope you had a joyful safe New Years and you are ready to usher in 2022. There is a nice ring to this year even though we are facing new record numbers and restrictions. Might we all pause with a prayer as we send energy and love and light to those that are suffering and continue to be vigilant and mindful.
This spoken word poetry came to me when I woke up this morning, most likely inspired by Amanda Gorman’s beautiful spoken word poetry on New Years Eve which you can see here. She is truly gifted and we’re blessed with her poetry and wisdom. Thank you Amanda. I was also talking to one of our friends who has a piece of spoken poetry that he will be launching soon. When the muse wakes me, I’ve learned to answer the call. I’ve written it out and also recorded it if you’d like to rest your eyes and relax and enjoy.
Ignite our light for a New Year
It’s time to ignite our light
as we give up the fight
of being right and instead
gain insight instead of inciting.
Let’s come together and unite.
It’s a new day, a new dawn
so let’s put the past behind us
as we step into our future,
roll up our sleeves and reach out a hand
to lift each other up
instead of put each other down.
Let’s open our hearts to receive
so we can share that love with our brother.
Let’s walk away from condemnation
and be a beacon of light
so we can be a stronger nation.
Let’s step up to the plate
being an example and walk away
from getting on our soap box.
We need to practice what we preach
and go back to what we learned as children
and be kind to one another,
in and out of the sandbox.
If we can’t get it right in our own homes
then how can we get it right in our world ?
If we follow the golden rule
of treating others as we would like to be treated,
no matter what ethnic background or race,
our world would be a better place.
We don’t have to agree
we just have to correct the wrongs.
When we witness atrocities
we need to step in and stand up
for the children for our future generation,
demand justice, and fix what went haywire
in the hands of those that don’t know
and demand restitution.
Making someone accountable for their actions
speaks volumes over locking them up
and throwing out the key.
Might we learn tolerance and heal the wounds of the past
where we’ve gotten a bad rap
and teach skills of communication
through kindness
rather than arrogance and put downs.
Let’s start today by changing our ways
and being part of the solution,
not part of the problem
and one by one let’s get it right.
Throw down our arms of destruction and
build tolerance of construction so we stop
eroding our vision.
Let the animals come out of hiding
while our waters fill up and boats sail once again
while we wake up to the truth
that global warming is real
and stop making it a party issue
and come to the party.
It’s high time we come together
and hold hands and part seas
and stand firm in our faith
so that we can have
peace and equality
for each and everyone.
Thank you truly for visiting and may you have a wonderful and abundant year.
Happy New Year!
Blessings of Love and Peace in 2022 to you and All you love,
💖
Cindy
As always delighted to read such beautifully penned words from you Cindy 💕💕
Oh thank you sooooo much my dear friend!
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Thank you for sharing this Cindy . All the best for 2022
It was a joy and you’re so welcome Mich. thanks for visiting. Happy 2022 to you too!💖
Thank you! Blessings of Love and Peace in 2022 to you and All, too!
And to you!!!❤️
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What a beautiful poem! Loved it and the message behind it. Such a motivation booster 😍😍 Thanks for sharing🌸
You’re so welcome and thank you so much for the lovely comment! 💖🌈🙏
Happy new year to you my friends and Love ones
Thank you so much and to you!
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Hope you’re safe out there from this ongoing antivirus?
Happy New year dear Cindy, thanks for a wonderful message
Most welcome and sorry to be late. You were in spam!
Thank you 🌈🌷
Hi I am new to blogging but here goes!
I write poems and.prose.I am interested in mental health as I have an illness myself
I love to read other’s writing on any topic
Wishing you. all a Happy New.year xx
Oh I love this! thank you for sharing it. Why not share it on you blog in a post?
Thanks you so much for your visit Tracey
Can I give you a tip?
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Been Ill but better now xx
Wow! Wow! Wow! Such beautiful pieceof work can come through nobody but you ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Such poignant thoughts. You really have a beautiful voice too. So glad to read and hear your thoughts
WOW! Thank you truly for sharing your heart and words with ne. Your appreciation means so much! Thanks for taking your time to read it and your amazing support! 💖
Lovely
Thanks Kindly Tracey!~
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Thanks you sooooo much! 💖
Thank you for your kindness xx it’s so dark tonight and silent
Loved being with the children Tilly playing with .her dollies and Hatry with his football games
Will speak later
Love
Big Grandma
I loved it Cindy!
You have such a powerful and yet calming voice!
I look forward to more, Blessings!
Oh Thank you so much Anna Star!
❤️🙌So happy to hear that!!❤️💕
Hope you are feeling better!
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beautifully penned. loved it!😊🥰
Thank you Nushhe!~!! and Happy New Year my friend!
Good to see you .. and thanks for stopping in! 💖💖💖
❤️ good to see u too
Thanks so much!💖
Happy new year Cindy 💐
Thanks my friend!
Good to see you!!! 💖🙏
Same to you! 💖
That was wonderful, Cindy. I loved listening to you read your poem. The message is beautiful and powerful and so timely. And thanks for the link to Gorman’s poem. I’m heading there next. Happy New Year, my friend.
Oh thanks so much Diana! That means a lot and truly happy you enjoyed it and I couldn’t pass up the chance to share it. She is superb! Happy New Year to you as well Diana!
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It was great. She’s an amazing talent. Just like you!
Oh yes, she is.. awww what a nice compliment. Thank you so much! 💖
Beautifully written! Best wishes for 2022💐
Thank you truly! ❤️🙏
AND TO YOU!!🎉❤️🥰
Thank you 🌸🥰
Pleasure! 💖💖💖
Happy new year Cindy! I know im late but you know me. I binge-read when I can. Always a week or so behind. Your poetry is one of a kind. So lovely. Honestly, im in a rough spot with my writing because my mind is very negative. I’m being productive and getting things done and reading blogs when I can, but my purpose to motivate and inspire is compromised by the cynical thoughts in my head. Your poem inspired me to be more positive.
Oh dear friend Happy New Year to you as well! Hey at least you get around to it and so happy to hear it inspired you! That’s awesome to hear!
What a lovely comment to hear about my poetry, thank you truly!
That means a lot to me-:)!
You have a lot on your plate with 3 shops, a young son, Covid and your husband. Be kind to you. I’m sure you do this but I start every morning with a brain dump and get that crap out!! We all have it. Then I write a morning inspiration and affirmation. It sets my day. Plus if I read too much I have no creative input coming in.
Hopefully it will pass soon as all things do-;)
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Thank you
You’re so welcome!!
Always! 💖🙏🙏😘
My best wishes for this year.🙏🏼🙏🏼🎊🎊🎉🎉🌟🌟⭐✨🌟🌟🎉
Many thanks and to you as well! 💖👏
Thank you very much.🙏🏼
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“If we can’t get it right in our own homes
then how can we get it right in our world ? “
AMAZING! I’ve just stumbled across your blog as I continue learning WP and I’m totally taken with your work! Thank you for creating this so others may enjoy. It is a very powerful piece and it speaks volumes to me. Write on!
Thank you so much for your kind appreciation which is truly appreciated and your follow! 🌷🙏. I’ll see you around!
Loved the post!
💖 Faith 💖
Thank you truely!
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Great New Year Uplifting Poetry
Thank you truly!
I’m seeing you in my pending pile and just getting here now.
Thanks truly!
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Lovely piece. Inspirational. I was also inspired by Amanda’s new year piece which I blasted on all my social media spaces. Best wishes for the year ahead (we’re almost 3 weeks in all ready — unbelievable 🤦🏽♀️ SMH 🤦🏽♀️)
Thank you so much Dee! I’m glad you liked it and YES, she’s the best! Very cool you did that Dee! 💖💖🙏
That’s indeed what the waking hour needs us to do….it’s difficult but always worth it! Agreed!!
Thank you truly so much! 💖
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Heart touching post dear Cindy ❤️
Thanks so much Jane!!! ❤️
You are most welcome dear Cindy ❤️
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Is it too late to wish you a happy new year?
Never! Has it started? Ha! ❤️❤️❤️🥰 thanks!
You haven’t wished me a happy one yet. But I will excuse you because your posts make me happy ts ts
Well it looks like we are both chiming in for a happy happy! But I’m confused lol. from me and Gottfried I suppose.. ha💖😂
He asked whether it’s too late to wish you a happy new year. So I wanted one too
Hahaha
Beautiful ❤️
thqnks soooo much ! you’ve been in spam..
This is a lovely poem, Cindy!
Thanks so much Mariana! I see I have been behind on your posts. So sorry and thanks for catching us up! 💖🙏
Don’t worry, I’ve been behind almost everyone’s posts myself 😌
whew 😂😅😅😅 oh good.. i feel better now.. hurry I just posted.. we can stay up to speed if you get there soon.. 😂🤣
On the way 😂
I did, but I think you have already posted more over the weekend. I’ll check
Thanks so much!💖💖🌻
beautiful poem!
A beautiful poem, Cindy. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much! 💖💖
You are welcome 😊
This is warm and inspiring. Thank you
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