Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

My New Years Resolution

My New Years resolution is not to make any more New Years resolutions!
I've made 'em in the past but they died on the craggy shoals of the Aleutians!
I'd swear to ease up on the vittles but I caught those scales lyin' to me.
I tried to curb my cussin' by usin' terms like gosh, darn and golly gee!

I resolved to be more courteous to other drivers and not flex my middle digit,
And be more patient with my kids when they wanted to squirm and fidget!
I vowed to take my dentist's advice and floss my choppers each and every day.
I flossed religiously but lost my religion leavin' my teeth prone to decay!

I promised myself that I'd exercise regularly in order to keep fit and trim,
But preferred lollin' in my LazyBoy with a beer sans goin' to the gym!
'Tis obvious when it comes to keepin' resolutions I ain't got much fortitude,
So I reckon I'll take my chances and not lock-in on any inane platitude!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
(c) 2014 All Rights Reserved

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Arlene Smith January 7, 2015 at 6:25 AM Lol!!... I think we are kindred spirits, my dear friend!.. This is absolutely adorable and I am faving it for a future laugh or two.. Hugs.. Arlene

Eve Roper January 5, 2015 at 1:49 PM Robert, oh, so funny, I love it. Very good write. Blessing sir 7

Robert Nehls January 4, 2015 at 6:51 AM Very nicely penned, Bob. I think I've come to the same conclusion about new years resolutions. I certainly enjoyed the way you showed us all the failed attempts and the way you put the whole poem together. Well done, my friend.... Robert.

Sara Kendrick January 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM The way most of them go..At least you fit in..Enjoyed reading your humor this morning.Thanks for the visit to my page..May you and Vera have a wonderful 2015..Sara

Arthur Vaso January 1, 2015 at 7:18 PM I couldn't agree more, I read this and just tore up all mine!!!!!!! I like your way of thinking, this was hilarious Bob!!!! Thank you

Barbara Gorelick January 1, 2015 at 4:33 PM Amen! And all of the above! Tooo funny Mr Bob. BG Robert L. Hinshaw January 1, 2015 at 5:45 PM Glad you enjoyed, dear BeeGee. Hope your New Year is a happy and healthy one! - bob h

Jan Allison January 1, 2015 at 4:00 PM this made me laugh out loud Bob - I too make no resolutions - i don't need any more stress in my life lol:-) Hugs jan xxx Jan Allison January 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM I'm taking it one day at a time Bob that's all I can do at the moment can't make any plans:-( Hugs jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw January 1, 2015 at 5:46 PM I'm always happy when someone shows emotion when reading one of my concoctions! Happy New year for 2015 and all those years beyond - bob h