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Rose George's avatar

I’ve had a truly awful year of heartbreak and devastation. This beautiful poem has reminded me that the world kept turning and the world will keep turning and maybe next year all these things will bring me joy again. Happy new year Lia and thank you.

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Oh Rose, yes, I know a little of what you’ve been going through from your writing and I am so sorry it has been such a tough one. Wishing you more glimpses of the good stuff as you heal from it all, and a much much better 2025 xx

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Rose George's avatar

Thank you dear Lia x

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Sue Armstrong's avatar

Oh Lia - thank you so much for this wonderful reminder of all the moments of beauty, inspiration and joy that have made up our communal year. For me 2024 was challenging at times, sometimes incredibly difficult with treatment effects, but …..it was also all these things and so much more. Happy New year dear Lia and friends in this lovely group - much love xxx

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Love to you Sue, and wishing you a gentler year xx

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Sue Armstrong's avatar

Thank you dear Lia - that’s so kind xx

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Jayne collett's avatar

Reading the poem whilst having my first cuppa. Loved the remembrance of a year past with hope and smiles along with acknowledgment.

Please carry this forward to 2025 I love to think of so many worldwide taking part.

I’m also going to do my own big poem and record just a few lines each month. 🙏❤️

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Such a lovely idea x

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shani hempstead's avatar

me too Jayne!

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Gillian Bevan's avatar

A beautiful start to the day on New Year’s Eve. Much better than listening to the news! Thankyou Lia . And a Happy New year to you .

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

And to you Gillian! x

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Sue's avatar

Thank you Lia for sharing the poem of the year - it's lovely to reflect on the last 12 months and changing seasons, whilst looking forward to the year ahead. Yes please could we continue in 2025? I've so enjoyed sharing and reading little moments from everyone and then enjoying your monthly poems. Thank you so much for doing this

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Yasmin Chopin's avatar

Such a lovely heartwarming end to the year. Thank you Lia.

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Jo-Ann's avatar

Loved it and yes, let's do it again next year x

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Yes I reckon we will…x

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Anne's avatar

Oh wow, gorgeous! Must have taken ages, thank you x

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

It did but so fun x

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Natasha Blackburn's avatar

Thank you so much Lia for this truly beautiful and enriching gift! Happy New Year 🥳

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

I love it so much! x

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Sally Ann's avatar

Beautiful way to end the year, listening over breakfast before my last shift of the year. Looking forward to next year.

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Lia Leendertz's avatar

Me too x

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The Juicy Fig's avatar

It's always difficult to reflect on the year right at the point I feel my worst, I forget the glimmers of happiness and joy - this has made that process so much more joyous! Thank you 😊

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Amy's avatar

Absolute joy! Thank you Lia. Thank you everyone. Very best wishes for the New Year and beyond to all <3

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Cathryn Thompson's avatar

Utterly brilliant, it’s an absolute cracker. Happy New Year everyone, let’s hope for a magnificent 2025

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Angela Dacres-Dixon's avatar

Thank you Lia, it’s beautiful. Wishing you a very happy 2025

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Frances Ray's avatar

This was the best possible year-end wrap up...12 months of beauty. Thank you!

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Debra Nicholson's avatar

Thank you for this! What joy to read the pulse of a year. Such a beautiful community of souls who connect from around the earth. I am blessed. Happy new year from Snohomish Washington

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