Written for RDP, where Punam asks us to
get creative with the words ‘new beginnings’.
Thanks, Punam! Here’s my take.
whispers of the dawn
new beginnings softly bloom
hope in every breath
NAR©2026
This is “Morning Has Broken” by Cat Stevens
This is “All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Love the positivity and the song is perfect!
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Thanks so much, Punam. This really is a beautiful song.
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It sure is! You are so welcome, Nancy!
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A gorgeous poem Nance! 💖💖
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Thanks so much, CA. Your comments always make me feel good. ❤️
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A lovely haiku Nancy
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Grazie, cara. I’m already looking forward to Spring! 🌸
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It will be here soon.
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Beautiful words of hope, Namcy! ❤️
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Thanks very much, Cindy. Happy New Year!
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A Beautiful Haiku, and a fabulous song from “Cat’, Nancy
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Beautiful and most unique. I love this, dear Ivor. Thank you. 🥰🎶
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My musical pleasure and he/now she, has a beautiful voice my friend 🎶😎
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No video came through, my dear friend, but no worries. I can always search YouTube. 🥰 🎶
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Antony, River of Sorrow 🎶😍
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I remember you introduced me to Antony quite a while ago. Lovely music to hear again.
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Then, you a betterer memory than me
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That’s not saying much, dear friend! 😆
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💜💜💜💜
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Thanks, Sis. Sometimes words are unnecessary. 💜💜
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I’ve always liked the lyrics in that song
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It’s a beauty, especially the way Cat sings it. Thanks, Glyn.
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Perfection 🩷🎶
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Most kind and gracious comment, Michele. Thank you. 🌸
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Your song selection was the perfect pairing for the prompt.
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Thank you, Jim. I can’t help but think about spring when I hear this song.
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SO timely for Jan 3 2026. Thank you! 🩵🌱🩵
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Thanks, Liz. I love spring!
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Love the positivity
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I’m ready for it, Ron. Thanks.
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Beautiful poem, and one of my favorite hymns!
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Thanks, D. A beautiful hymn by a beautiful man.
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Amen to that!
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I went straight to the song, Nancy, …and played Cats amazing rendition whilst reading your poem , …such lovely descriptive words. …thank you, for hope, … may it always spring eternal,…✨💙🤗✨
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I second that emotion, dear Penn! I could happily live in eternal spring. 🌻💛
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Nice poem around a timely topic. I’ve also always loved “Morning Has Broken.”
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Thank you, Christian. It’s a beautiful song and I love how Cat sings it.
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