Five Resolutions

1.  take myself less seriously
2.  act humble, not imperiously
3.  dispense good will like candy
4.  no more beer or wine or brandy
5.  drop the grudge—enjoy the fudge!

Fifth Place
FIVE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Poetry Contest by L MILTON HANKINS
12/22/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 11:59 AM
well said Robert, many congrats x
Gorelick Avatar
January 13, 2022 at 1:34 PM
A belated thank you Robert
Agustin Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Gorelick Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Thank you, Beata, God speed.
Alex Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 7:49 PM
Very beautifully number-wise written. Congratulations!
Gorelick Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Thank you! Robert
Rodrigues Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 6:03 PM
I see your giving up the liquor but enjoying the fudge! Congratulations on your win!
Hankins Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations, Robert, on your placement in my resolutions contest. Very enjoyable, meaningful, and entertaining!
Gorelick Avatar
January 12, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Thank you, Milton, so happy that I placed in the competition, and looking forward to more.
M  Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Perfect Robert….very well said! I enjoyed . Debx
Gorelick Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Thank you, Happy Holidays
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