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Countdown to New Year's Eve -- 2 days

12/29/2020

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In two more days, we'll say our goodbyes to 2020. A few cities have canceled their fireworks displays, but others have chosen to celebrate. Within the United States, there are many extravaganzas that will be broadcasted. I just might stay up long enough to add my heartfelt cheers.  

If you're like me and will be staying home for the celebrations, maybe you'd like to consider one of these possibilities: Houston and Omaha promise memorable ceremonies, Las Vegas always lights up the sky, and New York City throws a grand party and is a personal favorite. Whatever your decision might be, I suspect we'll each remember this New Year's Eve for decades to come. 

With celebrations in mind, author Colleen Chesebro challenges writers to create a final poem for 2020 focused on HOPE. Maybe you'd like to offer a few lines and if so, just click on Colleen's name to travel to her blog site where she provides guidelines. Here's my simple contribution, a haiku of 5-7-5 syllables.  
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Karen Ingalls
12/30/2020 04:52:23

I love Haiku and Tanka poems because they convey so much in few words with a beautiful rhythm. Happy New Year to you. I will be sound asleep when 2021 arrives in Florida, but I will be awake when the new year is only 5 hours old!
Wonderful Haiku, Gwen.

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 05:45:24

Thank you so much, Karen. Happy New Year to you as well. I smiled reading, "I will be awake when the new year is only 5 hours old." I'll be joining you for sure. 😊

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Harmony Kent link
12/30/2020 05:37:33

A wonderful Haiku and sentiment, Gwen 🙂

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 05:47:12

Thank you, Harmony. 💗

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Teagan R. Geneviene link
12/30/2020 08:32:48

LOL... considering the time difference, I *might* be able to stay up late enough for the celebration in New York. As my granny used to say, "I go to bed with the chickens." (It gets dark out, and I'm down for the count.) :D
Thanks for a lovely post and these celebratory ideas, Gwen. Wishing you all good things in 2021. Happy end of the year. Hugs on the wing!

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 09:14:41

You made me chuckle, Teagan. Thank you for that. 😊 I love your "hugs on the wing" and your posts. Blessings! 💗

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John Howell link
12/30/2020 10:10:05

Great suggestions and beautiful poem, Gwen. Happy New Year.

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 12:29:48

Thank you, John. Happy New Year to you as well.

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
12/30/2020 10:19:27

A beautiful haiku, Gwen. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year.

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 12:30:54

Thank you, Robbie. Warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to you and yours! ✨✨

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Jan Sikes
12/30/2020 10:48:26

A hope-filled and positive haiku, Gwen. I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 12:31:38

Thanks so much, Jan. My best wishes to you and yours! 💗

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D.L. Finn
12/30/2020 11:05:52

I love how you focused on the celebration bringing in the new year, Gwen :) There is something magical about fireworks and you captured that perfectly. Xo

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Gwen M Plano
12/30/2020 12:33:27

Thank you so much, Denise. We need a little magic these days. ✨💗✨

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Marjorie Mallon link
12/31/2020 05:35:43

A lovely poem and thoughts. A happy new year to you and yours. :)

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Gwen M Plano
1/3/2021 04:28:57

Thank you so much, Marjorie. Blessings! 💗

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