My Only Wish For New Years Poem by Mary Nagy

My Only Wish For New Years



I'm not wishing for diamonds
or my own money tree.
I'm not a fan of fancy things.
Those things...they just aren't me.

I wish to know my purpose
in this ever changing place.
I want to find my reason
for taking up this space.

To know I've done some soothing
to any aching heart.
To know I've made a difference...
that's how this year should start.

I wonder what I'm here for
and if I'm carrying my load.
What did God intend for me?
Am I on His chosen road?

My only wish on New Years
is to know I'm doing right.
I'll pray for this at bedtime
each and every night.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ruby Dodd 30 December 2005

Seems to me like the reason for your existence might be to write beautiful poetry to sooth the heart of man many have lived long for less noble purpose

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Charles Chaim Wax 30 December 2005

the pure in heart shine joy with every breath out to the wide and troubled world what a wonder this lovely poem I believe it should be placed on Page One of the New York Times for all to read then there'd be a change in the world a chnage for the better

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Ruby Dodd 30 December 2005

Since I am new to the site i just discovered you, I enjoy your work, seems like you think like me. will be watching eagerly for future poetry keep up the good work

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Sandra Fowler 30 December 2005

Lovely sentiments, Mary. May all your prayers be answered in 2006. Warm regards, Sandra

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Joseph Daly 30 December 2005

This is wonderful Mary. It is simplistic in its approach, which is right for the theme. There is no need to wonder amonst the clouds when all you need to do is to be direct in an approach for this.

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Brian Dorn 17 June 2006

Mary, a very purposeful poem and certainly different from standard New Year resolutions... one sure to make a difference. Well done! ! Brian

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Shannon Chapel 03 January 2006

Mary, You HAVE made a difference. You make us smile, you make us cry, you are our friend. We love you! ; -) Shannon

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Uriah Hamilton 02 January 2006

You're very touching and inspiring, and that means a lot, Mary.

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Ernestine Northover 31 December 2005

Lovely Mary, and there's no argument, of course you're doing 'IT' all right. I shall wish for health, as we've had a bit of a bad bout of it this year. Also plenty of humour, and nice friends to share life with. Thanks for posting this one. Love Ernestine XXX

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Linda Hepner 30 December 2005

Happy new year, Mary, you deserve it! Linda

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