Tag Archives: New Year

Here We Come a-Wassailing

Here we come a-wassailing Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail too; And God bless you and send you a Happy New … Continue reading

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Blessing for Beginnings

Blessing for Beginnings If you are well, If you are fit, and ready, and healthy, And energized, Then now is the time to begin. Begin the novel, begin the exercise regime, Begin the new you, begin the home improvement, Begin … Continue reading

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Your Monday Blessing: The Fix

The Fix I’m on my second glass of New Year’s Eve, and not as young as I used to be, but old enough for old friends. The nymphs course through the living room, shrieking the wordless songs of ecstasy, while … Continue reading

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Your Monday Blessing: The Phoenix by Cheryl Dedecker

Your New Year’s Monday blessing comes to you from the pen of a friend and poet, Cheryl DeDecker. Thank you, Cheryl! The Phoenix 2015 A sense of anticipation And a dull sense of sadness Both claiming space in her heart … Continue reading

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Where the Old Year Goes

There is an inn, where the old year goes, On the far hill, where the crabgrass grows, and the honeysuckle, Where the stones incline together, a few aurochs painted on their side, Beneath the thatch of rusted armies and dried … Continue reading

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