My New Year's Resolution

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The New Year's soon upon us now; A time to think about just how I plan to see my year renew, Perhaps, improve on things I do, Which are much better, and I pray, They're not an act of whim or play. There are so many choices to Consider as I think it through; What is best for my solution Of a New Year’s resolution? For, based on other years before, They’re good but easy to ignore. So, now, this year, a different plan- One which will surely fill the span Of one whole year, never to end; Be joyful in the task, attend A resolution meant to last, Not end in days just like in past- Of which, I will be very proud To share and talk about out loud. I will resolve to be just me; Enjoy my life, forever free, To help my friends and family too Just like the way I always do. To give and take with gracious care, And spread the joy of life with flair. To do all things the best I can, And finish all that I began. To seek all ways to lend a hand In gentleness without command. To always see the glass half-full, And even when dark days will pull Me down a bit, to realize The sun will shine with bright blue skies, The tears will dry, and then a smile Will fill my heart to last a while. To count my blessings, say my prayer For peace to come and fill the air All ‘round the earth among all men And women, children, so again Sweet peace will rule our precious lands And God will shield us in His hands. So now instead of one big thing For New Year’s resolution fling— I’ll promise to fill up my days In all the ordinary ways I’ve done so many years before, And never let them seem a chore. I will resolve to be just me- Enjoy my life, forever free, To give and take with gracious care, And spread the joy of life with flair; To love my friends and family too Just like the way I always do. December 9, 2014 ~1st Place~ Contest: New Year’s Resolution Sponsor: Regina Riddle Judged 01/01/2015