Looking Back.

December 30, 2016 by francisallcorn

Looking back over the year
with all of the things that I have seen
in my little world which is very singular to me.

It started great with a birthday cake
and friends who would not let me forget
that I am now eighty.

The summer with it’s one hundred degrees
were not very frequent this time around
and it rained… a lot.

Everything grew tall and even taller
it’s hard to see the ponds amid the plants
through the very lush greenery.

Friends died and new ones were born
such is the nature of life
we live and we are gone.

The country went mad at election time
choosing a man whose main goal in life,
is himself.

One of my long time and faithful doggy friends
died in my arms
and I was sad.

Another walked into my life
helping to fill the void
and I am glad.

I walked a lot and took many pictures
of this beautiful world here in Texas
and posted them for all to see.

The year is coming to a close
when you read this
there are just three more days.

Welcome to 2017.

15 thoughts on “Looking Back.”

Beth – Europe – Nature loving soul... I am only happy when I am home surrounded by nature: trees plants, birds, squirrels, rabbits, and other unseen creatures living and visiting my garden. Love writing, reading, painting, singing...Reading, reciting poetry is a hobby! Simple feelings, observations from my daily life... I do hope you will like them. I enjoy what I read from fellow bloggers: The unbelievable quality of prose, poetry, and photos...

Beth says: December 30, 2016 at 10:04 am

I love your beautiful words…True to the core as life goes on, so are we …Happy New Year!

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 30, 2016 at 10:57 am
  
  The same to you and thanks for your comments
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog – My Blog primarily consists of close-up nature photos (that I've taken locally) combined with original holistic-truth oriented prose and/or poetry involving mindfulness/awareness. I love nature and I love understanding the whole (not merely the parts and the details). I'm a retired teacher of the multiply handicapped. I have a number of interesting hobbies, such as fossil collecting, sport-kite flying, 3D and 2D close-up photography, holography, and pets. Most of all, I am into holistic self-awareness, spontaneous insight, unconventional observation/direct perception, mindfulness, meditation, world peace, non-fragmentation, population control, vegetarianism, and green energy. To follow my unique Blog of "Nature Photos and Mindfulness Sayings" and for RSS feeds to my new posts, please access at: tom8pie.com (On my regular Blog posting pages, for additional information and to follow, simply click on the "tack icon" at the upper right corner... or, on my profile page, you can click on the "Thomas Peace" icon.) Stay mindful, understanding, and caring!...

Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog says: December 30, 2016 at 1:14 pm

You are very lucky! 🙂

“Went mad at election time”… yes… and it will come back to haunt us forever.

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 30, 2016 at 4:00 pm
  
  Unfortunately, this is very true. Thanks for commenting
  
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experienceofthinking says: December 31, 2016 at 11:56 am

Dear aficionado, have a happy new year 2017. Ciao.

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: December 31, 2016 at 1:10 pm
  
  Thank you and the same to you and yours. Thanks for commenting.
  
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Sumana Khanom says: January 1, 2017 at 3:57 pm

I felt a bit sad reading through your post as you mentioned some of the realities of life 🙁

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: January 1, 2017 at 6:21 pm
  
  I did not mean for you to feel sad as we all grow old and we just have to accept it. Thanks for commenting and a Happy New Year to you.
  
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Tanveer Rauf – Pakistan – A woman passionate about blogging, sharing and wish sincerely to spread love n harmony among the people of the global village. Request humbly , one and all, to come closer by heart and soul to eliminate the ill feelings related to color, cast, religion. The negativity is polluting the mother nature :(

Tanveer Rauf says: January 1, 2017 at 11:08 pm

wishing you a happy new year with fun and sun and love <3

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: January 2, 2017 at 11:07 am
  
  Thank you and thanks for commenting.
  
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Shiva Malekopmath – Gadag, Karnataka, India. – Industrialist and Entrepreneur by Vocation. Done Social Work. Sportsman during College days. Taught Yoga to thousands along the learning. Thinker of Life, Philosophy and Spirituality. Favorite Subjects - History & Space. Writing - a new Endeavor. Blogging- a Passion.

Shiva Malekopmath says: January 3, 2017 at 2:33 am

I see you through your beautiful word here. The way you bid bye to the year that has gone inspires.
I observe you come and visit my blog and always put your like but have never commented on my posts. I sincerely feel you being an experienced thoughtful person should contribute your opinions and thoughts. They shall be of immense value to all of us.
Your presence is of esteem, which you can show by commenting on blog posts.
Please do not mistake me.
I only feel it is your and our privilege.
Thanks
Shiva

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: January 3, 2017 at 11:37 am
  
  Shiva. Thank you for being frank with me regarding comments. I do comment a lot on the blogs that I read but as I get around 200 blogs a day, it is impossible for me to find the time to read and comment on more than a half dozen or so. I apologize if I have not yet commented on yours but will make a bigger effort to do so. Thank you again for speaking your thoughts.
  
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mycountryepoque says: January 17, 2017 at 8:30 pm

wonderful poem. just found your blog. following you.

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- francisallcorn – Austin, Texas and the rest of the US. – Aging soccer player and an avid Man United and Brighton and Hove Albion soccer fan, the outdoor life in general, walking, photography and in particular, looking after two little dogs who take me walking every morning and evening. Now planning on spending the rest of my life in Henly RV Park, Texas in The Caboose, a 45 foot long Jayco Bungalow. I am too old to drive around anymore and the interest is not there but it was fun while it lasted...
  
  fallcorn1936 says: January 18, 2017 at 12:16 pm
  
  Thank you and thanks for following.
  
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  - mycountryepoque says: January 18, 2017 at 3:48 pm
    
    you are welcome fallcorn1936
    
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Retired from the University of Texas and too old to play soccer anymore. Now, in the twilight of his years, time is spent writing in this blog, hiking and exploring Texas Parks, photography, working out, gardening and tending to the five ponds he built .

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