Ah, 2017, were you jealous or mediocre
Sheeple unleashed the role of the joker
Capricious ideas lost in a masquerade
But redefined in a game of charades
Those who believe in a soda pop world
Their aha moment lost in a mercurial twirl
Sidesteppers have a paper doll facade
Their selfies litter humanity with fraud
Do we make bad decisions or good stories
Shush the bullies before they have their glory
We gotta watch what’s goin down
Everyone keep their ear to the ground
The dotted line wants its missing dot
Wanting life a la mode is asking a lot
As we embark on the year – 2018
What may unfold remains to be seen
Oh, and before we dip our toe
Let’s follow our cues before the show
Buh bye, 2017 it’s time to go
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Wonderful Ode my friend.. You said much within those words May we be thankful for all of that which 2017 taught us, as we step out into 2018 to embrace and create our Dreams..
Love and Blessings my friend.. Have a Wonderful New Year xxx
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Thank you so much, Sue. I am looking forward to 2018!
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Beautiful piece. I wish you the very best in 2018.
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Thank you and best wishes for 2018!
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Happy New Year.
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Thank you and best wishes for 2018!
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Yes! Let’s kick 2017 to the curb! Well written!
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Thank you, Lesley. Yep, it’s time for 2017 to make an exit!
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2017 seemed to usher in the Age of the Boor. Yet, look at the downfall of the boorish Mugabe, the shaking of the cage of fools, in Iran, and the return to sanity in Alabama.
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I like your observation. I feel 2017 was it’s time to speak out for those who have been afraid to. Perhaps, not all were legit victims but getting the point across was imperative.
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So well expressed here, E. I don’t think I have ever wished for the end of a year much like I have for 2017….Onward ~
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You’re not alone is your wishes, and I agree – Onward!
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Loved the poem. Happy New Year, Eugenia! ❤ xo
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Thank you, Bette, and wishing you a fabulous 2018!
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Beautiful ode to a turbulent year. A happy new year and well wishes for 2018!
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Thank you, Yvonne, and likewise to you.
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Life a la mode – great line. Shall imagination and creativity follow you into a new year of pie under ice cream, cheers.
Ilene
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Thank you so much, Ilene. Best wishes for 2018!
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Some poignant thoughts in your excellent poem Eugenia. As you rightly say in amongst 2017’s ups and downs there are lessons for us. Have a great 2018 and I hope it brings you much happiness.
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Thank you, Davy, and I hope 2018 brings a better quality of life for everyone.
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Very nice poem!!!
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I am glad you enjoyed it, Lynn.
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You write with such meaning!
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Thank you for your kind comment, Lynn.
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