Another fresh new year is here . . .

Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

The above poem is written by William Arthur Ward, I found it on the net somewhere, and thought of sharing with you, as it reflect my feelings for the new year!

Wishing everyone a Great Year Ahead! May this year be peaceful, economically good and everyone enjoy their life without any fear!

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Sholay - Special Edition DVD of Alternate Version

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