Earl Schumacker Poet Free verse

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 January 3, 2015 at 8:20 AM I love it,! Keep breathing! Hope your new year started off great! Hugs!

Kayod5 Kayode January 2, 2015 at 12:33 AM It is another winning year, congrats Earl ...huggs Earl Schumacker January 2, 2015 at 2:26 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 January 1, 2015 at 5:57 PM Earl,, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Earl Schumacker January 2, 2015 at 2:40 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 January 1, 2015 at 3:53 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 January 2, 2015 at 1:37 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 January 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM Earl, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year Earl Schumacker January 1, 2015 at 2:07 PM Hi Eve, Thank you so much. Blessings to you too and have a Happy New Year. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison January 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM dropping back with my congrats Earl:-) Hugs Jan xxx Earl Schumacker January 1, 2015 at 2:09 PM Thanks Jan! Happy New Year! Take care. Earl

Fatima Nusairat December 8, 2014 at 8:37 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 December 8, 2014 at 8:51 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 December 8, 2014 at 3:35 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 December 8, 2014 at 3:59 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 December 8, 2014 at 2:52 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 December 8, 2014 at 3:15 PM I don't make resolutions so have nothing to break lol:-) Hugs Jan xxx Earl Schumacker December 8, 2014 at 3:10 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