HERE'S TO LESS FEAR IN THE BRAND NEW YEAR
There once was a forecaster in Dallas,
Who said, “Eighty-six—what a palace!”
Now maps flash with warnings
And folks stay inside,
Afraid of the heat or a malice.
Eighties kids set off small bangs,
With parents nearby, hearing clangs.
Now all of those sparks
Are banned in our parks,
And backyards sit silent with pangs.
A kid used to climb fifteen feet
A tree mighty high, mighty neat
Now parents they shout
“Come down, you get out!
And miss all the view and the sweet."
For ’26, here is a cheer,
May we all be a bit, well, more dear.
Climb higher, run fast,
Embrace life to the last,
And let go of your worry and fear.
Happy New Year!
Blue
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You're right. Everyone is in uber-protective and safe mode. Kids are raised in a bubble. Hey, I played with Lawn Darts and rode my bike without a helmet and I lived!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Blue.
Happy New Year, Alex! Those were the days. Sure miss them.
DeleteThose were the days! Wonderful poem to usher in the new year. Happy 2026 to you, Blue.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Bijoux! May it be a good one.
DeleteI used to climb trees high and low
ReplyDeleteconversing with the black crows
sometimes I hung upside down
never fearing falling on the ground
I just wanted to touch the blue sky
and I knew I just had to give it a try
embracing the day watching clouds
enjoying what time once allowed
Happy New Year Blue
from me to you!
enjoyed your post
now lets have a toast
Cheers....
True
Hello True!
DeleteHow are you?
It's been a while
My work's a pile
My health a drag
My money bag
An empty one
Such fun
But we soldier on
That's what we do
At The Blue Suede Shoe
Hey Blue!
DeleteIt's been a while
you made me smile
I had that super flu
how I got it I've no clue
need to fill that money bag
a fortune you need to snag
our dreams were a once upon
tell me where is that magic wand
may 2026 be filled with happiness
instead of all life's crappiness
Solder on, my friend
until the story ends...
peace and light
Soldier on we will
DeleteLike paying an endless bill
That feels like overkill
Not a thrill
But let's raise that glass
Better than breaking your ass
Pardon my French and Swedish too
At the Blue Sude Shoe.
Happy new year !! ( Looks who coming with the wind lol)
ReplyDeleteMake it a good one.
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ReplyDeleteGloria! Happy New Year!
DeleteLong time no see
In the place to be
Happy New Year. I hope this is a better year for everyone.
ReplyDeleteHello, Mary! Happy New Year! Good to hear from you again.
DeleteHappy new year 🎇
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Adam :)
DeleteSo many different shades of fear colour our lives these days, oh, Randy, oh hunky Mandy, what are we to do? Did you find a new job or are you still at the old University? Hope new year will be at least peaceful but it looks like it will not be anything close to that.
ReplyDeleteStay hot and bothered and here is to at least a better health in the year 2026. 2025 ended with some health problems for me, even lost about four kilos during that hell, but at least I am slimmer now, not that anyone notices it....
Staying put as being 55 means you're old, inclusive as societies pretend to be these days. It's all a load of you-know-what. Hang in there, okay? 2025 was a horrendous year healthwise. But am I mistaken or did you lose a couple of pounds in my absence?
DeleteOne of my favorite things to do as a kid was climb the big tree in our school's front yard. Sometimes with my best friend and sometimes by myself. It was a great tree. These days I'd be scared of the ants getting on me. :). Happy New Year, Blue!
ReplyDeleteHello Rosey! Happy New Year. May it be a good one.
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