Start in a new decennium...
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A Song for New Year's Eve
by William Cullen Bryant
Stay yet, my friends, a moment stay—
Stay till the good old year,
So long companion of our way,
Shakes hands, and leaves us here.
Oh stay, oh stay,
One little hour, and then away.
The year, whose hopes were high and strong,
Has now no hopes to wake;
Yet one hour more of jest and song
For his familiar sake.
Oh stay, oh stay,
One mirthful hour, and then away.
The kindly year, his liberal hands
Have lavished all his store.
And shall we turn from where he stands,
Because he gives no more?
Oh stay, oh stay,
One grateful hour, and then away.
Days brightly came and calmly went,
While yet he was our guest;
How cheerfully the week was spent!
How sweet the seventh day's rest!
Oh stay, oh stay,
One golden hour, and then away.
Dear friends were with us, some who sleep
Beneath the coffin-lid:
What pleasant memories we keep
Of all they said and did!
Oh stay, oh stay,
One tender hour, and then away.
Even while we sing, he smiles his last,
And leaves our sphere behind.
The good old year is with the past;
Oh be the new as kind!
Oh stay, oh stay,
One parting strain, and then away.
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In some parts of the world - they have new year since a few hours!!!!
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Christa Regina 11. Juni 2011, 10:54
Durch Zufall bin ich wieder auf dieses herrliche Foto gestossen. Es ist einfach traumhaft schön.Dir schöne Pfingsttage liebe Angelika von Christa
Thomas Ripplinger 6. April 2011, 23:42
Einfach nur schön!LG Thomas
Irbenika 16. Februar 2011, 14:05
!!!!Perfect!!!!Lg Ira
Sally Dunn 7. Januar 2011, 19:24
A wonderful picture and the texture of the petals is amazing. I love the black background too, it really makes the flower stand out and is the centre of attention which is as it should be!Hugs
Sally
Pascal Viyer 6. Januar 2011, 4:51
Une très Bonne Année 2011amitié
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Hanne L. 2. Januar 2011, 11:43
Eine traumhaft schöne Aufnahme des Mohns! Herrlich, die Licht/Schattenwirkung auf den Blütenblättern.Duftig, leicht und beschwingt ...
Liebe Grüße, Hanne
Canan Oner 1. Januar 2011, 20:10
Fabulous as always Angelika...A dream...
Much hugs & all the best in 2011
Canan
Thor Schulze 1. Januar 2011, 15:53
Herrlich, dieser weiße Mohn! Und Dir ebenfalls alles Gute und weiterhin so schöne Fotomotive für 2011!lg, Thorsten.
Mark Billiau. 1. Januar 2011, 15:41
Magnificent flower presentation, Angelika !Great !!!
Mark
Christa Regina 1. Januar 2011, 10:12
Das ist wunder, wunderschön. Auch Dir nochmals einen guten Start in das Neue Jahr 2011Alles Liebe von Christa
Wolfgang Keller 1. Januar 2011, 10:05
Ich bin einmal mehr über die Qualität deiner Fotos begeistert. Frohes neues Jahr!LG Wolfgang
Huetteberg 1. Januar 2011, 9:22
W u n d e r s c h ö n...LG Bernd
Deryck 31. Dezember 2010, 22:43
Happy New year to you Angelika! This is so beautiful! Stunning detail and sharpness. A wonderful shot to end the year withDeryck
Anca Silvia B. 31. Dezember 2010, 19:08
Danke Angelika,sehr schoen ist dein Start....Lg ancaMAURICE CLEGG 31. Dezember 2010, 18:09
beautiful image angelika.the whites are fabulous.
superb detail as always.
a joy.
wishing you every happiness in the coming year.
sincerely, maurice.