This brief poem pauses at the turn of the year, holding questions rather than answers.
What are you thinking
As you close out this year?
Have you tied all loose ends—
New start to a new year?
A review of the past
Should you choose to look,
Are there rays of light
Or brightness forsook?
After assessing,
The year gone past,
We’ve studied upon
What we think will last!
Look for the good—
Examine the other.
NOW, get to work—
Is the good now covered?
What’s REALLY important?—
The direction you take,
Makes life sweeter—
Fulfilling and GREAT!
Consider the long haul.—
Would you be pleased?
Remember your life
Helps others succeed!
Martha Nored
December 25, 2025
One Response
Sweet words and good reminders. I’ve been going through old pictures, cards, letters, etc., and have my own folder of Martha’s poems for John and me. I can’t tell you how much they mean to me. Love you!