A New Year's Eve Message---From Hell

Five years ago, on New Year's Eve, I resolved to love forever, Weeks later, the mailman came, My draft notice arrived. Four years ago, on New Year's Eve, I wished to be discharged, A month later, my "prayer" was answered I was shipped to Nicaragua. Two years ago, on New Year's Eve, Fighting the flu, down in the trenches, I wanted Mom to make me some chocolate chip cookies, Instead, I received a different care package, A funny green egg. Last year, on New year's Eve, Admiring my one and only leg, Serenity and peace is what I yearned, Obtaining this was simple, But, I didn't want it eternally. This year, on New Year's Eve, There's nothing much I can do, Oh, yes, this must be made clear, No more New Year's resolutions for me. (12/84)