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I Resolve

As we approach the beginning of 2023,
I meditate upon another year for me
Thinking how I might a better person be
Clinging to my desire to be utterly free.

I resolve to live patiently in the community.
Life is more than any one person can see,
So, I must mindfully accept others’ identity
Trying to embrace them, and never to flee.

I resolve to cultivate feelings of positivity
Maintaining inner peace, for this is a key
To living in our rapidly changing society,
Where factions abound who cannot agree.

I resolve to learn about my family history
Helping grandchildren with a family tree
Encouraging them to write their story,
Teaching them to love each other, finally. 

Written December 9, 2022
Submitted to "Resolutions for 2023" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Anoucheka Gangabissoon

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John Watt Date: 1/10/2023 10:35:00 AM I suppose a good resolution for 2023 is to be more like Milt. Now that your book is closed, I cherish the fact that you have left behind many breadcrumbs to help the rest of us find our way in life. RIP, friend Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 1/5/2023 10:14:00 AM "Life is more than one person can see." Even though you are no longer with us Milt, we have your lovely words as your legacy. Godspeed dear friend. Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 12/10/2022 5:31:00 AM Very aspirational resolutions Milt! I have been trying to practice very similar ones for a while and will double down next year and the little bit of success I've had feels really good!! Happy Saturday and have a fun trip! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/10/2022 8:10:00 AM Thanks so much, Mike. I'm looking forward to it. I know that my resolutions are aspirational, but if I can at least try to hold onto them through the year and apply them I'll be a better person. Have a marvelous weekend, friend.

Charles Messina Date: 12/10/2022 5:03:00 AM Positive thoughts here, Milton. Well done...best wishes in the contest! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/10/2022 8:11:00 AM Thanks, Charlie. I'm hopeful. Have a great weekend.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/10/2022 4:25:00 AM This is the key "I resolve to cultivate feelings of positivity Maintaining inner peace, for this is a key" to so much happiness! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/10/2022 8:29:00 AM Absolutely in my way of thinking!

Arlo Parker Date: 12/9/2022 2:20:00 PM Sounds like more than a NY Resolution. Good luck with that, Mr. Milt. =;o] Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/9/2022 2:28:00 PM Well, I could've written ten resolutions in a list, but then would have broken them one by one by the end of next year. This way, I resolved to do three things that will better my life and the lives of those around me. If I fail, I fail, but I'll have given it my best.