Comment from scd41

Excellent

You have done very well in ringing out the year 2015 and ringing in 2016 in such a short and sweet poem. The last line 'Hoping for better' is all important and it sets a positive tone for the new year which has just begun. Let us hope for better days ahead.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your comments. Happy New Year

Comment from Jim Lorson Sr

Excellent

I am out of 6 stars. I wish I had one. 2015 was a mixture of good and ugly for me. The last 5 months got me on the right track health wise as I know what I face each day. I was raised up and out of the black hole depression I had fallen into. I am truly for the first time in the last 3 years, looking forward to my future. Next Friday I will be 67 and I have so much to do.

This is an exceptional 5-7-5 contest entry, so, I will wish you great luck. I really enjoyed this,,,,Jim

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you so much for your kind words. Wishing you the best in the new year.

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

Thanks for sharing a relevant 5/7/5 exploring what a good year is 2015 and waiting for a better year ahead. God bless and may you have a very prosperous new year.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words.

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Fifteen wasn't too bad. Some health scares but got through them all. Thank you for this awesome poem with its great colorful background colors that enhances the words of the poem.

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from judester

Excellent

Great little poem, recapping the old year and ready to improve in this new one. This is the best time to reflect and imagine how we can do better. Good luck with the contest, cheers judester

 Comment Written 02-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from Leineco

Excellent

:-) Nice 5-7-5 Brief and to the point
and a positive note to begin the year on :-)

Happy New Year, and Best Wishes that your Hopes come to fruition!

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from Carolyn 'Deaton' Stephens

Excellent

You have written a perfect 5-7-5. Syllable count is right on.
Aside from all that perfection, :-) , I truly enjoyed your tribute to
2015. It was a good one for you and yet you look for better.
Well done, Good luck in the contest.
Carolyn

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

this is a nice ode to last year and the turning tides dear anonymous! i think you have captured the essence of a becoming year. nice one my friend!
thank you for sharing!
blessings!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2016

Thank you for your kind words

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

hope you had a wonderful New Year night...this year has been a ruff one...but hoping for a better year this year...hope for all...very well written...Luff Lindaxxoo

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016

Thank you and the best of New Year's wishes to you and yours.

reply by l.raven on 02-Jan-2016

you are so very welcome...xxoo Linda

Comment from Katiesherrill

Excellent

I love your last line. Hoping for better. Whether or not the previous year was good, I always hope the next is even better.

Good contest entry,

Katie

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2016

Thank you, Katie, for your comments. The cup is always half full, right? Happy New Year to you and yours.