I Will

I Will I will eat my food slowly, breathe soft through my nose, I will go to bed early and be quick on my toes. I will learn to be gentle, I will be very kind, I will attend school punctually, with a clear and tidy mind. I will help look after Earth and be one of those who cares, I will help the poor and needy and stick to all my prayers. I will settle down to work and hold up my head and be an early riser, who never stays in bed. I will never be lazy and laze about in my chair, I will not be at all rude, or act at all rare. I will always love my family and others around me and hope they understand, the way that I see. This is one of the first poems I ever wrote as part of my English homework. Aged 12 years.