My Resolution
It's time to think about just how
each New Year's day, I'll make a vow
to then improve on things I do
that will be better, and I pray,
they're not an act of whim or play.
I plan to see my year renew
with finer choices to be made;
the ones to keep, the ones to trade.
Consider, as I think it through,
what are the best ones I'll decide
to bring me peace and inner pride...
not ones I'll quickly bid adieu.
It's time to think about just how
another plan would soon allow
a greater year with a new trend;
new resolution meant to last,
not end in days just like the past.
Be joyful in the task, attend
those which I will be very proud
to share and talk about out loud.
I will resolve...be a good friend,
and seek those ways to lend a hand
in gentleness without command;
with care and kindness love, extend.
To give and take with gracious care,
and do all things the best I can;
to spread the joy of life with flair.
Sandra M. Haight
~2nd Place~
Premiere Contest: Soon It Will be 2019
Sponsor: Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer
Judged: 01/07/2019
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