Brand New Day


Deep, heavy thoughts need bringing into check,
‘Lighten up, man’,
Says one from the flower power set,
Release the darkness,
Run and sing free
Be the best for yourself and our human family
Open a new book of life,
Turn to a blank page,
Allow unfettered thoughts diminish the rage,
Write freely,
With a flourish and also a twist,
Any word that appears you wish to dismiss
Thrust the dark feelings out from your mind
Be ruthless, grill yourself, be cruel to be kind
Train yourself
To see things in a far better way
And finish with gratitude;
Welcome the freedom of a brand new day

(This is a repeat presentation, originally posted in 2016)

18 responses to “Brand New Day”

  1. bcparkison avatar

    And.a brand new year .coming soon…..and not a repeat of the last two…

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    1. Tom avatar

      I can see things getting better, Beverly.

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  2. 100 Country Trek avatar

    Thanks for sharing and makes me smile..happy 2022

    Anita

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    1. Tom avatar

      My pleasure, Anita, and Happy New Year.

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  3. ladysighs avatar

    “Run and sing free”
    I don’t do much running, but my songs are free. 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      And you run with your songs, Ladysighs! 👍🙂

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  4. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections avatar

    So much of life is about one’s attitude. For me, you captured that wonderfully!

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    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Frank. Yes, attitude goes a very long way in every situation.

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  5. Chris Hall avatar

    New Year, new page. Definitely… and sing…
    “You’ve got to accentuate the positive
    Eliminate the negative
    Latch on to the affirmative…”

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    1. Tom avatar

      😳😊 Sing? Me? OK, but don’t blame me if it rains! 🤣
      Here’s to a great New Year, Chris.

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      1. Chris Hall avatar

        Singing in the rain! Yay to a wonderful 2022.

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        1. Tom avatar

          😊⛈🌈🤣 indeed! Here’s to fabulous steps forward!

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  6. Eugi avatar

    A beautiful poem to end the year! New Year, new life chapter, and sing!!

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    1. Tom avatar

      I use the word ‘sing’ metaphorically, Eugenia, I mean, you can if you want to, but my unique tones would probably do more harm than good! But you never know… my tones may improve in the New Year! 🤔🙂

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      1. Eugi avatar

        They just may, Tom! The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind. – Bob Dylan

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        1. Tom avatar

          Although in my case it probably sounds as though I’m blowing against it! 🤣

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          1. Eugi avatar

            Some one has to, Tom! lol

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            1. Tom avatar

              🤣🤣

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