New Year’s Limerick Garland

"What's your New Year's resolution?"
"From last year, what's your evolution?"
Now that New Year's here,
That's what we'll get to hear -
Just what you want after a vacation.

I once tried to eat only healthy food,
Thought that'll do me a world of good;
I did cut down on junk
And lived like a monk -
But then stopped, as it spoiled my mood.

Then I thought I'll keep my house clean,
Grow some plants and keep them all green;
But of course, I was lazy
And must have been crazy - 
Even "drinking water" isn't a routine.

Since then I've realised one thing -
Any big change, a single day can't bring;
If you really wish to grow,
Take it steady and slow;
Start now - don't wait for new year to ring.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ashley Avatar
January 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Dear Veena, I enjoyed your clever limerick garland and it's fun and inspiring message. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Silent One's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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January 3, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Nicely done which contest did these get a NA? This wasn't really a contest, but an opportunity to showcase an Na poem..
Jones Avatar
January 1, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Enjoyed your poem and agree with nice and slow.
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