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A Little Air Please - New Year's Resolution

A Little Air Please - New Year's Resolution Breathing is an important thing to do I think I will resolve to do it too Through and through the New Year I think I will start at the stroke of twelve And make it my New Year’s resolution Take one breath at a time and call it mine Swallow air, as if it is my very first time And then for good measure I resolve to do it again Breath once in and once out Throughout the year I hope I get it right Sometimes I’m confused and I forget Should I start with an exhale first Then do the inhale next? I want to do the New Year right If I hold my breath too long Will I lose my life? Will I become addicted? Created on 12/08/14 for – Regina Riddle’s - “New Year's Resolution” – Poetry Contest

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Casarah Nance

Date: 1/3/2015 8:20:00 AM

I love it,! Keep breathing! Hope your new year started off great! Hugs!

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/2/2015 12:33:00 AM

It is another winning year, congrats Earl ...huggs

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/2/2015 2:26:00 AM

Hi KAYOD5, Thank you so much. All we can do is to take one step at a time and one breath at a time, however, I am going to try to drive 2 cars at the same time and perhaps toy with the laws of nature. I hope you have a productive and Happy New Year. Earl

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/1/2015 5:57:00 PM

Earl,, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/2/2015 2:40:00 AM

Hi Linda. Thank you so much. I wish you the best that life has to offer. I've found that taking one step at a time. (I'm not sure if it is the left or right foot first.) and taking one breath at a time works just fine. Happy New Year! Have a great one. Take care. Earl

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/1/2015 3:53:00 PM

I love your poem, Earl...quite humorous but also so very important at the same time! The art of breathing....Congratulations on your win! Happy New Year, Sandra

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/2/2015 1:37:00 AM

Hi Sandra, Happy New Year! Thank you so much. They say only 18% of people keep their new years resolutions. I wasn't taking any chances so I went with a simple one. Have a great new year. Take care. Earl

Eve Roper

Date: 1/1/2015 1:51:00 PM

Earl, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/1/2015 2:07:00 PM

Hi Eve, Thank you so much. Blessings to you too and have a Happy New Year. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2015 12:58:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Earl:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Earl Schumacker
Date: 1/1/2015 2:09:00 PM

Thanks Jan! Happy New Year! Take care. Earl

Fatima Nusairat

Date: 12/8/2014 8:37:00 PM

I want to do the New Year right If I hold my breath too long Will I lose my life? Will I become addicted? Beautiful poem Earl Schumacker,thanks for visiting my page and for nice comment.

Earl Schumacker
Date: 12/8/2014 8:51:00 PM

Hi Fatima, It was a pleasure reading your unusual poem. Thank you so much for commenting on my silly contribution to this "New Years"poetry contest. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish you the best. Keep up your good work. Have a great evening. Take care. Earl

David Meade

Date: 12/8/2014 3:35:00 PM

Yes, I find myself holding my breath and then with an explosion -- blow and start breathing again. My resolution is speak less breath more!! Thanks for the reminder -- well written!

Earl Schumacker
Date: 12/8/2014 3:59:00 PM

Hi David, Thank you for your comments. Resolutions are easy for me to keep. Since breathing is primarily an involuntary action, I should be able to keep this one, without becoming a cumbersome burden on others. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Have a great day. Earl

Jan Allison

Date: 12/8/2014 2:52:00 PM

I intend to keep breathing as long as possible Earl - will breath a sign of relief to see the back of 2014! Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/8/2014 3:15:00 PM

I don't make resolutions so have nothing to break lol:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Earl Schumacker
Date: 12/8/2014 3:10:00 PM

Hi Jan, Yes. This has been quite the year for you. Lets keep our hopes high for a better one this go round. Keeping resolutions is easy for me so I created something silly and playful here. Take care. Earl