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

(A repost from 2016)

12 responses to “New Day”

  1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    So pleased you reposted this excellent poem Tom… Loving that SMILE… and indeed let gratitude in, and just be the best you can be.. ❤

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    1. Tom avatar

      I’m pleased you like my repost, Sue! 🙂
      I think it’s a bit too smiley now, though… I’m slowly working through the pictures, I should have a more permanent avatar soon…!
      And thank you, Sue.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        🙂 we can never have too many smiles 🙂

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        1. Tom avatar

          Very true, Sue! 😃⬅️😊

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  2. joylennick avatar

    The very best advice, written as a pleasing poem is always better than plain preaching…

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    1. Tom avatar

      I just try to generate Feel Good vibes, Joy, which hopefully aren’t too preachy but are quite pleasing 🙂

      Like

  3. Chris Hall avatar

    New you, new day! I’m particularly encouraged by that final line, Tom. A worthy repost 🙂

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    1. Tom avatar

      😃 Pleased you think so, Chris! 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  4. Visionkeeper avatar

    I’m ready!!!! We are blessed with a new day everyday and it is up to us how that day turns out! Feel gratitude and embrace whatever comes your way, bad or good, because remember, there is always a brand new day! VK

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    1. Tom avatar

      Exactly, VK! Let’s create a great new day! 🙂

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  5. Tom avatar

    Very uplifting piece, Tom! A message well worth remembering 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Tom avatar

      Thanks, Tom. 😊

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