The march of time continues, another new year is upon us

Last year at this time I was recuperating from a heart attack and a fractured ankle

Meanwhile my esophagus developed an ulcer so eight pints of blood was needed by me
But I made it, thanks I strongly believe was because of prayers of the fine people at the Authors Den

The new year brings hope and tranquility to the less fortunate

I am not trying to live longer but I am because of a deep personal responsibility

My family and friends need me to live

Albeit it is still very difficult to survive

I write of love because I need to

Never have I been so lonely

I wish my ex-girlfriend were here and alive

That was a night I can never forget

She died so quickly on an emergency stretcher

Now I am still needed here in this world

But I cannot stop thinking of the next world

Tony Mike Nerone

01-01-10