POEM: Resolutions... 103

• Moda
• 02-01-2024 01:47

I’m not the kind of New Year’s Eve resolutions gal.When the magic night between the years comes, I hold on to the moment. I raise the glass. I kiss my love on the lips. I wish for a happier new year. What else do people have on their minds when the new year is here? Read more books. Travel more. Exercise more. Lose more weight. Spend more time with friends and family. Go to all the new restaurants in town. Quit smoking. Get married. Find a new job. I don’t say any of these things to myself at twelve o’clock when the old year leaves and the new one knocks at the door. I would be disapp

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Wishing You a Merry Christmas!... 85

• Moda
• 24-12-2023 05:07

My dear friends and readers, Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and joy! May your heart be light, your days be merry, and your holidays be bright. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! Yours truly, Victoria West ********** Dragii mei prieteni si cititori, Va urez un Craciun plin de iubire, bucurie și momente frumoase alaturi de cei dragi! Sa va fie inima usoara, zilele pline de zambete insorite si sa aveti parte de sarbatori stralucitoare. Crăciun Fericit! A voastra, Victoria West

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POEM: Christmas... 79

• Moda
• 23-12-2023 05:05

It’s Saturday morning before Christmas.I’m home with my kin. All Christmas shopping is already done, And the gifts are safely hidden until Christmas day. Time to decorate the Christmas tree. When I was a little girl, I loved decorating the Christmas tree with my family. It was my most beloved family tradition, And I was looking forward to it every holiday season. I loved the glittery Christmas balls, the lights, the tinsel. And of course, the star. As the youngest member of the family, I was always the one to put the star on top of the tree, the final touch. Years later, I have my own family. Saturday before Christmas is the day to decorate the Christmas tree in my living room. I kept my old family tradition alive, And I passed it on to my next generation. Now my son is the on

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POEM: The Old Flame... 91

• Moda
• 22-12-2023 16:39

As I scrolled through my social media feed,A familiar name caught my eye. My heart skipped a beat as memories flooded back from my freshman days, When we were sweethearts. It had been over a decade since we last saw each other, But the excitement of reconnecting stirred within me. With trembling fingers, I sent a message, Not knowing if he would remember me. Days turned into hours, And hours into minutes, Until a notification popped up. It’s him – a genuine smile plastered on his profile picture. How have you been? We exchanged stories of our lives, Sharing laughter and reminiscing about the adventures we had embarked pon as youngsters. It felt like time had ceased to exist for a moment as we reconnected, Even though our lives had taken different paths after college years.

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POEM: Everest... 72

• Moda
• 20-12-2023 16:29

The strongest.The greatest. The grandest. The farthest. The highest. The coldest. The wonderful. The splendid. The spectacular. The magnificent. The powerful. The unachievable. The impossible. The closest to the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~ From my book of poetry Sunset in Toronto (2021), page 201.

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POEM: The Gremlin Friend... 68

• Moda
• 18-12-2023 14:31

I had always been a solitary person,Content with my own company. But one day, a mischievous gremlin stumbled into my life. It had big, mischievous green eyes, And a big, mischievous grin that promised adventure. I named it Giggles. At first, Giggles brought laughter and excitement into my world, But as time went on, I realized that our friendship came at a cost. Giggles was an ever energy-drainer, A selfish little monster, Constantly demanding attention and leaving my batteries depleted. There were nights when I was asking myself, Fidgeting in my bed and unable to sleep, Where did all my energy go? It seemed like every ounce of strength I possessed was siphoned away by Giggles’ presence. I became a mere shadow of myself, worn out and exhausted. Until I finally made a di

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POEM: Merry Christmas... 92

• Moda
• 17-12-2023 18:21

Christmas is here.It brings us faith, kindness, and light. It makes a real difference in the world. It changes lives for the better. God bless you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas. ...

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POEM: La Seine... 99

• Moda
• 16-12-2023 18:59

I stroll along the banks of La Seine.Paris unfolding before my eyes like a painting brought to life. The river flows gently like a ribbon of dreams, Her surface shimmering with the reflections of the city’s timeless elegance. I listen to La Seine murmuring secrets of past romances, Her rippling waves carrying echoes of laughter and whispered promises. She is the keeper of the collective memories of the tender souls who fell in love And pledged their hearts to each other beneath her moonlit embrace. La Seine, a living poem, a mirror of the spirit of Paris, Weaves her waters into tales of resilience and passion. Bateaux-mouches glide along her currents, Mesmerizing all who watch their graceful dance. La Seine carries my troubles and my pains away, And gives me back tranquility and love. I find s

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POEM: La Tour Eiffel... 71

• Moda
• 15-12-2023 15:45

I remember my teacher of French from the school years.She was the best teacher of Voltaire’s tongue a pupil could ask for. She made me love the most beautiful language on earth. She made me dream of Paris. Before I graduated from school, I promised myself that one day I would see Paris with my own eyes. I used to picture myself in the company of La Tour Eiffel as the very first thing to do in Paris once I set foot in the City of Lights. My dream came true when I grew up. Once in Paris, the very first thing I did indeed was to greet the Eiffel Tower. My steps took me to Trocadéro Place. Hello Beauty! I stood beneath the radiant sky of Paris, My heart dancing with anticipation, Hypnotized by the majestic view of the Eiffel Tower. She stood tall, A graceful iron giant reaching for the heavens, Her lattice structure w

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POEM: A Sunrise in Paris... 66

• Moda
• 14-12-2023 15:36

Paris.A sunny autumn morning. I draw open the curtains of my hotel room. My breath is taken away by the panorama unfolded before my eyes. A canvas of pink, orange, and gold hues stretches across the sky. The Eiffel Tower stands magnificently in the distance, Her silhouette illuminated by the soft morning light. It is a sight that captures the essence of Paris, The city of love, The city of romance, The city of beauty. I can’t tear my gaze away from the mesmerizing extravaganza before me. The city slowly awakens to the sunshine, A golden spell cast over La Seine. Time stops still As I stand motionless at the window of my hotel room, Transfixed by the splendor of nature’s artistry. At this very moment, Paris feels like a dream, Etching the memory deep into my heart,

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