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A new year now is with us

Clean spotless and brand new

What you will do with it

Is entirely up to you

You might be physically limited

Most of us here are

But what goes on within your head

Means you can travel far

So dwell not on your body

Let your mind run free

And travel to all those places that

You thought you would never be.

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naresh62

Thank you Don what a lovely way to start 2020,a poem for our virtual globe trotting happy travels all ,happy new year Don God bless naresh

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Izb1

A new poem for a new year Don so we can travel far and wide.

Happy new Year to you Mr D x

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sassy59

Ok Don, and off I go

To places far and wide

Where to start? What to do?

And who will be my guide?

I’ll just take things easy

Until I find my feet

Feeling bright and breezy

My day, it is complete.

Happy new year dear Don. Will see you on my travels maybe. Xxxx😘💖

in reply to sassy59

I thought a lot about the last line of my poem, should the final word be 'be' or 'see'. I chose 'be' because you can have your mind in a 'place' where it has never been before. An example is my new-found interest in fountain pens which I started to collect when travelling around became more difficult for me. I get tremendous satisfaction in handling my pens using them learning about them and buying them. I don't know what pointed me in that direction, I worked behind a desk for most of my life without giving them a thought.

I suspect most folk something that would attract them in that way if they thought about it.

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sassy59 in reply to

The wording was fine Don and your interest in fountain pens is very interesting. Many are beautiful and very collectible.

I just seem to collect bits and pieces the grandkids leave behind and dust, now where’s that vacuum cleaner? Xxxxx🤣

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Hacienda

Thank you Don, I need these Words, especially Today. xxx

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sassy59 in reply to Hacienda

Hope you’re alright dear Carolina. Xxx😘🥰

Happy new year to you and your family. Xxxxx

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Hacienda in reply to sassy59

Thank You Carole. My Mind & Thoughts Wandered off to My Family whom I miss Greatly and not being Together to start this New Year. I also think the Long term Prednisolone has an Awful Depressing Affect, So I know I have to tell Myself to do more Breathing exercises and make Plans to get out of this Depressing State of mind. I will do my best, and I Look forward to my Daughter/Granddaughter arriving at the end of this Month. All The very Best for 2020 to You & Pete, Dear Carole, Thanks for Listening. Love & Big Hugs. XXXXX

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sassy59 in reply to Hacienda

Lots of love and hugs dear Carolina. Try and focus on the end of the month.

Thinking of you. Xxx 😘💕😘💕💖💝

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Hacienda in reply to sassy59

Thank You Dear Carole XXXX

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RoadRunner44

A lovely poem, full of hope, positivity and encouragement. Just what's needed for the start of a new year. Thanks Don I feel energized already. All the best, Chrys.

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Kittykat2

Lovely 💖💕x

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Jaybird19

Thank you Don . Have already been on my travels ---to both the arctic and antartic for half an hour. Snow and ice,and polar bears and penguins on instagram! Better than the grey day here.

Happy New Year to everyone

in reply to Jaybird19

Thanks for mentioning Instagram that’s something I’ve been meaning to look into. Don (Struggling to keep up.)🤓

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Jaybird19 in reply to

Dont recommend joining . Apparently possibility of some problem with personal info leading to misuse of your details. I dont use these sites generally.

I just tune in to Instagram for things i find interesting and follow a certain photographer or whatever.

The Arctic is my main escape and Northern Norway with mountains of such splendour in snow and ice.

We all need an escape , skischool is off to Spain I see .

in reply to Jaybird19

I thought I'd lost my faithful Fujitsu desktop 'puter yesterday when I couldn't get it to fire-up. I even went as far as considering replacing it, so I didn't get to look into Instag-ram. Now my computer is back working and I won't bother with Instag-ram as you advise.

Skischool owns property in Spain, I hope he doesn't find squatters in there.🙄

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skischool in reply to

If the squatters like living with no electricity or potable water they are welcome as they can act as guardians to stop the buggers who keep breaking in and doing damage.won't be going anytime soon until my lungs are partially repaired once the swallowing has been sorted? :( x

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skischool

Wise words from our Master Po

Just wondering where i will seek to go

My finca calls amidst Spanish sunshine

And copious amounts of very cheap wine

My day has started with a thrill

Chelsea are beating Brighton one nil

So wait for me my dear friend Don

I'll catch up with you later on. :) x

Alas the game was rather a bore

It ended in a one all draw. :( x

in reply to skischool

Draws were much sought after in the days when I used to check my football coupons. Eight of those were never boring as far as Littlewoods and Vernons were concerned. I was never interested in blokes running around after a football of the wrong shape, only the final results. 😀

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skischool in reply to

I once had a football pools round and my 10 % from littlewoods was a nice little earner and taking the monies to the bank and seeing the disgruntled teller having to count it was fun indeed. :) x

in reply to skischool

It won't be long before businesses refuse to accept cash.

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JANET127

Love it! It is so FREEING!! THANKS MR DON! Janet127

in reply to JANET127

Are you still using your mobile saloon, Janet? 🚐

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JANET127 in reply to

Hi Mr Don! Not since I have been ill. I have a brake line out so I am waiting to have it fixed! I gave my 1971 Mach 1 Mustang to my Grandson and his Dad. Because they will have the money and knowledge (Dad) to keep up with it. I miss driving my Motorhome! Just waiting!! Your motorhome looks Great! Janet127

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watergazer

Wonderful thought Don x

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Lyd12

For some reason, the song "Don't fence me in" came to mind! Gve me land, lots of land, under starry skies above, don't fence me in! x

in reply to Lyd12

Not that sort of ‘saloon’ Iris. Janet is a hairdresser 😀x

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Lyd12 in reply to

Hadn't read Janet's reply Don, so no connection there. JUst the thought of freedom that you mentioned, travelling in the mind.

in reply to Lyd12

Right! No fences there then. 😁

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