They looked around the frozen stream
And called out loud and clear,
A ducky greeting to one and all
For a great new year.
Along the way the trees were full
Of the soft new snow,
Making such a wonderland…
As if a special glow
Was shining on this New Year’s Eve,
There for all to see.
The birds and squirrels saw it too.
They stared like you and me.
The nuthatch thought he’d have his fill
While he waited, and lo…
The gulls were busy on the bay
Crabbing as they go.
And all around the sliver sheen
Of reluctant sun
Broke through the dark grey cloud
Of a year all done.
We walked along familiar paths
Looking forward without fear
For a host of better days
In a brand new year.
Wishing one and all the best in 2022!
Marie Smith
46 comments:
Thank you for the post, and a good New Year to you.
I like it when you wax poetic! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for this beautiful and uplifting post. And for a year of them.
A Very Happy New Year to you and to yours.
Beautiful photos and lovely narrative, Marie. Best wishes to you for a happy and healthy 2022.
Lovely...
And bright wishes to you too.
Merry Midwinter Wishes
Happy New Year
Hugs
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Simply wonderful, Marie! Thank you for such a sweet blessing to one and all. Happy New Year!!
And to you and yours also. All the best.
Happy New Year! I love the poem.
Wonderful poem and lovely photos.
I love seeing the sweet Nuthatch.
I wish you and your family all the best in 2022. Have a very happy and healthy New Year!
A seagull with a crab in its mouth. You don't get more New England than that!
Happy New Year 🎉
Wonderful shots. Happy New Year.
such lovely images...the nuthatch was my favorite but all sparked excitement me!!
happy new year marie, may it be filled with many walks, bike rides and fun outings!!
Hi Marie ...
I like your poetry ...
Island Musing's 2021 score,
Is A+ and more!
Happy New Year ...
I wish you good cheer!
John
Nice birds 😁!
Burr....looks cold. Happy New Year.
What beautiful photos and poetry
Coffee is on and stay safe
Happy New Year Marie! Didn't know you were such a poet!
I like the summary of your year. All the best to you and your family in 2022.
Beautiful, beautiful pictures. Your photos make me so happy. With your permission I am going to save one of your duck photos for my laptop screen. Happy New Year.
A lovely post with lovely word images to accompany your photos. I love nuthatches - so graceful and agile. Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year, Marie!
I love your poem :)
Wishing you and your family a happy prosperous 2022, Mxx
Best wishes for a new and happy year! Lovely post and lovely pictures...
Titti
Barbara ,
I would be thrilled if you used one of my photos for your laptop screen.
Marie
Very poetic, but I am stuck on how the old year rhymed with ducky. 😎🤪
All the very best to you and Rick, Marie. Happy New Year. If COVID behaves we'll see you in May.
Beautiful photos! Happy New Year!
That photo of the squirrel is amazing. Best wishes in 2022, Marie and family.
What a fine gift for the new year. Love it.
Great photos. REally makes me feel I am with you. Have a wonderful 2022!
Lovely scenes even in winter. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Thank you very much, I enjoyed your beautiful picture book.
I wish you a happy 2022.
Kind regards from Viola
Oh Marie..this wish and photos are pure delight.
Amazing captures of life.
Happy New Year to you and your Hubby. May 2022 bring joy and contentment to you.
Sue
You live in a beautiful place and see so many neat things. Love that squirrel looking right at you! Happy New year!
And a happy new year to you too! Love watching the birdies eat upside down. :-)
Beautifully written and the critters photos were like frosting on the cake.
So perfectly beautiful Marie.
May the New Year bring you both health, laughter and every possible happiness.
And to you, Marie! And what amazing photos to start the new year!
Perfect! And the squirrel picture was really wonderful. Happy New Year to you as well.
Splendid post dear Marie!
I got lost in the beauty of your poetry and the magic of views!
Happy new year, health peace and happiness to you and yours!
Dec. 2, 2022
Love your idea of Daily Exercise.
Merry Midwinter Wishes
Hugs
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I love your poem with your wonderful photos! Here wishing that you have a wonderful year ahead with all good and happy things!
How poetic!
Loved it.
The very best to you and your lovely family.
So beautiful. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
So beautiful. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
Wonderful photos let us hope the New Year is a good one and that we will soon look back on the last two as the COVID years. Take care Diane
Enjoyed your lovely winter scenes and photos.
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