I'm not making any resolutions
I don't care what you say
Don't raise your eyebrows at me
I'm not wasting any time today
I feel released from needing them
Life didn't fail last year
Well it did a bit
But only as much as any other year
Instead I'll just keep trying
To choose the right path to go
With God's help I hope it'll be ok
It'll be His course that I'll follow
So no I won't write targets
Or make promises to myself
Instead I'll take each day as it comes
And leave the future to itself
Xxxxxx
This poem was written in response to the endless mention of new year resolutions but it also fits with the call from Poets United to write about kindness; this is me being kinder to myself. Happy New Year.
Living in the moment can be a true gift! I love the lyrical tone of your poem ;D
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Resolutions-I'm not a fan! Goals and baby steps work for me~
You tell them, Emma.
ReplyDeleteResolutions never last much beyond the end of january anyways :-)
Bravo, Emma! For most, self-kindness is the most difficult to cultivate. I like your plan.
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Emma,
ReplyDeleteA lovely forward looking poem, of honesty and caring.
Eileen:)
That's all you can do, enjoy every minute of it too!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, kiddo!
ReplyDeleteOne day at a time, that's the best any of us can do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant piece of writing.
ReplyDeleteSomedays I feel like it's one minute at a time.
The philosophy you expressed here is definitely one I live by personally!
Happy New Year lovely LLM!