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Rear-View Mirror
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As the year comes to an end,

And the new year begins,

 

Reflection sets in.

 

Was it the same familiar theme?

Or did I fulfill a dream?

 

Did I say good-bye to the ones who made me cry?

Or did I laugh so much it was hard to keep a dry eye?

 

Am I just a year older?

Or did I explore and become wiser?

 

Did a closed door bring feelings of rejection?

Or did newly opened doors brim with recognition?

 

Every negative experience,

Is followed by a positive experience.

 

Don’t look back too long and stare,

Only glance at the narrow rear-view mirror.

Keep looking forward,

The panoramic view is much clearer.

Happy New Year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "Rear-View Mirror"
Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on January 11, 2014
Yes, absolutely....as I keep saying this year...'onwards and upwards'....
Best wishes,
Diana...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on January 7, 2014
You're so right. We should focus on the future and not the past. But we should remember enough through that "rearview mirror" not to make the same mistakes again.

Ron

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on January 7, 2014
Happy New Year to you as well
budd

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on January 6, 2014
Positive thoughts.
Happy New Year!
John


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