Ponderings and Promises.

Today's hub to end 2014 is all about what is really important in my life. I have never been materialistic and as the years go by I find myself turning more to compassion and care in order to try and balance all the hatred and pain that is in this world at the moment.

It is important that we try and look beyond this darkness because believe me there is still much brightness , much light and so much beauty. Whether it be in the countryside around us, in the bright lights of the cities, in the smile of an innocent child or simply in the hearts of so many people around us.

Let us take a moment to unite wherever we live, whatever our faith and promise ourselves that in this New Year ahead we will look harder to find this beauty. Also that we will do our best to care for others who are not as fortunate as ourselves.

The two main factors

to ponder to share;

above all else

are compassion and care.

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If on your way

you meet a vagrant

smile with warmth

not seeming distant.

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Some you come upon

with confidence so low

praise to the skies

bleak hearts glow.

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The colour of skin

is immaterial

do we still judge

or just in denial .

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Allow all to worship

ne'er mind their creed:

change all ways

plant that seed.

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Many will grieve

so much pain they feel

compassion and care

will help to heal.

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Through hate and war

death and pain

hopes so strong

so much to gain.

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Natural disasters

ravage mankind

our prayers and hopes

united in mind.

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The world's wildlife

nature's treasure

from your heart

cherish forever.

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As we now step

into a brand new year

promise to care

for all you hold dear.

Just take a moment

Yes to remember others

To care and to share.

Moments

So precious

To nurture to cherish

Those heartfelt hopes for the future

A great belief yes stronger than all else

Find brightness where darkness once lay

A strength so surely felt

Cherished precious

Moments.

I hope you all enjoyed today's hub and here I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family; Buddy (above). Buddy is my granddaughter Krystal's new baby and is already loved by all the family. I am sure there will be many stories on Buddy in the coming New Year.

A Happy New Year's Eve to you all from my little corner of Wales.

Eddy.