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2009

In January
I welcomed a new year with abandon

in February
inner chaos reigned

in March
rust started to eat at the framework of life

in April
flakes of self littered the house
 
in May
I ignored everything and listened to the wind

in June
life was nowhere to be found life was held
status
crooknecks didn't help

in July
the world devolved to delusions

in August
the torture began

In September
life deserted hope

in October
a corner was turned

in November
the race begun

in December
I looked to the new year

to bring January and abandon back to the fore

— Seren, Dec 31, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

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Orphani

16 years 5 months ago

Those many of us that know

Those many of us that know you as a friend at Neo always have a special place for your couragous art.We cannot know the mountains you have had to climb to reach the far ,high rock above. We can only glimpse through the mirrored lens of your artistic works, and your never ceasing praise, encouragement, and guiding comments; so generously offered.I'm sure my voice speaks for many,though there love is loud in your ears. That we as a family of poets Jayne; have loved you, and will always love you; untill words can be cut from the heart. B
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Barry

Its now 3qm in the new year and its looking good but thats rose tinted glasses ... hahaha ... thank you so much for your words they mean so much after a year (i'd rather forget) i look to the days ahead with hope ... love and biggest hugs happy new year much love Jayne-Chloe
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Orphani

16 years 5 months ago

………………MERRY NEW

..................MERRY NEW YEAR AND A HAPPY HANGOVER............................ ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

………..happy new year

...........happy new year barry .... cant say its been a happy hangover lol but yeah I'm feeling it hahaha love and hugs Jayne x x
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anonymous1

16 years 5 months ago

The year in recap...

Thank you for your poem and the reminder to not take life for granted, that days turn into months way too fast and that 2010 has arrived from some sci-fi novel of the past. One thing only: did you mean to write "began" where you wrote "begun" in the November stanza? It would be in keeping with the past tense of the rest of poem. What this reader likes most about this poem is it's hope: with all the chaos life brings, we take it on with abandon and courage. Best wishes, Lisa
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Lisa

I was preeeetty drunk when I wrote this will have a look another day and fix all my stuff ups lol or maybe not drunken poetry at its best :D glad you liked it ... and yes life has to be taken with abondon courage and your eyes wide open love and happy new yr Jayne x x x
seabhac

seabhac

16 years 5 months ago

Love the ramblings

Looking forward to a 2010 of you magically woven words...well when the headache leaves you!!!ha ha ! Hugs Seabhac
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Seabhac

thanks for the visit to my drunken mess lol ... and the headache didnt come but the stomach aint all that flash lol ;) love and happy new yr again darlin lol Jayne x x x
Nordic cloud

Nordic cloud

16 years 5 months ago

Your diary dear Jayne is

Your diary dear Jayne is both sad and encouraging it spans the path of troubled ways and has steeled you to be strong, and doing so has brought forth such wonderful poetry that has had us riding the wind with you, facing your problems as ours and we are so glad we were able, and are able to ride with you and hold your hand. We wish for your next year a turn into the luck that can come and transform you into the lovely person you are, whole and beautiful, as we love to read your work, feel your positive presence and wish to see you more. May the angels fill your sky with magic wishing wands to give you a happy life in the future. We all love you, and wish you well. Ann.
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Lady Ann

You always leave such beautiful sensitive comments its always a pleasure to see you on my pages with all my love Jayne x x x and you may have just inspired a poem lol ill let you know how it goes (huggles)
Geezer

Geezer

16 years 5 months ago

2009...

I have laughed with you and I have cried Reading the life that is you inside Heart emptied into our ears Seen the words that I've seen through tears You are loved both there and here From afar and from near Always wishing you the best As you meet every test With courage and smiles Crossing all those miles Your pace, like a race Brings big smiles to my face Higgest bugs and lotsa love, ~ Gee
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear Gee

Thats beautiful Gee thank you ... I think its time i wrote a poem for my new yawker mate ;) and I gota idea :) its a pearler lol love you dear man ... will show you in a couple of days Love and happy new years to you all Jayne Snake and the rugrats lol
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HAPPYGEORGE

16 years 5 months ago

Excellent poems as flowers

Excellent poems as flowers of expressions in countinous chain of events throughout the year in systematic manner...Its a new stream of poetic expression. I like it very much.. My congrats and wishes to leading a new pathway in modern poetry.....
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

Dear George

LOL dont follow my lead I get lost often ... just joking thank you for the wonderful comment this ones pretty rough needs a polish but will do it in the next few days and I appreciate the read ... btw just read your birds poem ;) well done kind regards Jayne
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lyz

16 years 5 months ago

Drunking?

Whoa, were you loaded. Lol. Still a great reflection from the passed year and now I hope this new one gives you all that you need and deserve. Love and wishes. Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

LOl I was dyping trucks the

LOl I was dyping trucks the other night pmsl I was pretty messed up but thats all good I am over it ... now lol hahaha took a couple of days aint been drunk like that in quite some time glad you enjoyed my look back you take care love and mountains of hugs Jayne x x x
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lyz

16 years 5 months ago

Well

all I can reply to that, is, you should not over imbibe, lol. Ya drunk,lol. Hope you had one for me. Love Lyz. XX
Seren

Seren

16 years 5 months ago

I fucking wish I was drunk

I fucking wish I was drunk ... lmao ... you take care lovely and tell jade I got bags of clothes for her to go through lol went through my wardrobe and threw half of it out lol dont fit me anyway all too big love and hugs Jayne x x
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lyz

16 years 5 months ago

You too

and will do, lol. Love Lyz. XX