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My Five New Year Resolutions

TO BE MORE AUTHENTIC because sometimes I don't say And then it just eats away Sometimes I might resent them for it Or maybe even ignore them for it So next year I'll just try to deal with it. TO GIVE MORE OF MY TIME When I see a familiar face won't rush off with such haste remind myself to give another minute To make more small talk Be more approachable, and slower in my walk TO BE MORE ENCOURAGING Give a friendly smile Maybe sit down, and talk for a little while. GIVING MORE COMPLIMENTS Won't shy away from feeling And show more sentiment. TO MAKE MORE TIME FOR ME By creating something with my hands Or supporting another with their plans More sunny walks with my pooch Or Delighting in a romcom smooch. 11/12/21 my five new year resolutions. Sponsored by L MILTON HANKINS

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Date: 1/12/2022 11:55:00 AM
what wonderful ideas, many congrats on your win:-) xx
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:57:00 AM
Thanks Jan :-)
Date: 1/12/2022 7:37:00 AM
Congratulations!! A finely written piece. I love the imagery - it gives food for thought. Neva
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:47:00 AM
Thank you Neva!
Date: 1/12/2022 6:25:00 AM
Nice rhyme, Charlotte and great format with the upper case letters. You aced the prompt but more important your resolutions are great examples for all of us to follow in the coming year. Love that last line; a new word for me - romcom. Congratulations on a "list" well-done.
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:50:00 AM
Thanks so much, much appreciate your lovely comments :)
Date: 1/11/2022 10:32:00 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:53:00 AM
Thanks Beata! :)
Date: 1/11/2022 7:47:00 PM
Realistic resolutions. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:55:00 AM
Thanks Christuraj! :)
Date: 1/11/2022 6:00:00 PM
This is wonderful, Charlotte! Congratulations on 2nd place!
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:54:00 AM
Thank you Kim! :)
Date: 1/11/2022 5:37:00 PM
Your resolutions are wonderful ~ we should all follow them :) Congratulations on First Place!
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:52:00 AM
Thank you Ann! :):)
Date: 1/11/2022 5:18:00 PM
Congratulations, Charlotte, on your top placement in my recent contest. You resolutions were marvelous, along with your brief note following each. Marvelous!
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/12/2022 11:47:00 AM
Oh wow :) Thank you!!! So cool, much appreciated!
Date: 1/10/2022 6:11:00 AM
Reads like a good contender for the contest. Way to go. Sara
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 1/11/2022 5:51:00 AM
Thank you Sara!:)
Date: 12/11/2021 9:29:00 AM
You picked five good ones Charlotte, hopefully you'll be able to keep them. Good luck in the contest and enjoy your weekend. Tom
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Charlotte Wakeman
Date: 12/11/2021 10:21:00 AM
Thanks Tom, I will try!!:)

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