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jodi {diaryofaladytraveler}'s avatar

Lovely - thank you for reminding me of a poem I haven't thought of in a very long time. Happy New Year to you!

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Sarah Harkness's avatar

And to you!

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Ann Kennedy Smith's avatar

What a lovely and very heartening New Year’s Eve post, Sarah- and thank you for reminding us of what a great poet Tennyson was. In Memoriam is a masterpiece.

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Etta Madden's avatar

This poem gives me chills today--and it’s not cold where I am. It’s such a beautiful message of transition, which I have been thinking and journaling about this week. It’s been decades since I last read the poem. It means so much more to me now. ❤️

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Jon (Animated)'s avatar

What a brilliant pieces. Such a great and timely post, thank you.

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Sarah Harkness's avatar

Thank you! Happy New year to you

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Peter Harkness's avatar

Not just a writer, but a reader too!

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Contarini's avatar

Thanks for this. I did not know this poem.

As it happens, my favorite poem to read on New Years Eve, or New Years Day, is also by Tennyson.

https://substack.com/@contarini1/p-140238414

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