Mike Dailey Poet Rhyme

New Year's Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

I could give up my drinking and my running around
With all the loose ladies that I find downtown
I could give up my smoking and my evil ways
And resolve to do better in the coming days
I could give up the candy that I love to eat
And eat far more fish and far less red meat
I could go to the gym for more exercise
And tame my beer belly and my thunder thighs
I could read some more books and watch less TV
I could do all these things for a far better me
I could swear on a bible that I’d do these things
And not give in to temptations that each new year brings
I could and I would but I know myself
My New Year’s Resolutions just go on a shelf
To be dusted off with each New Year’s Eve
Like everyone else’s resolves I believe
So maybe this year I should just face the fact
I am who I am and I act like I act
And no list of improvements that I don’t follow through
Will change what I know I’ll eventually do
This year my resolve will come with a twist
I hear by resolve to just give up this list

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Casarah Nance January 3, 2015 at 8:53 AM I like the truth in your write, there are so many things one can change about themselves, but we are who we are and we are not going to change just because it is a new year, however, I do hope this coming year, you write lots of wonderful poetry and smile a lot. Grats on your winning write! Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:18 AM I have written a lot of poems this past year but just didn't get around to many contests. I hope this next years lets me find time to get more of my poems read on Poetry Soup. Thank you for your supporting comment.

Kayod5 Kayode January 2, 2015 at 12:46 AM It is a winning year, congrats Mike ...huggs Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM Anytime someone reads and especially when someone comments on one of my poems, it is a win for this poet. Thanks for your support.

Poet Destroyer A January 1, 2015 at 6:03 PM Mike,, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM It has been a long time since I entered a contest and it sure felt good to know some folks still like the way I write. Thanks for checking in on my poems.

Eve Roper January 1, 2015 at 2:12 PM Mike, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:15 AM Thank you for your support. The year is starting out great. I hope your year brings you loads of poetry to share

Jan Allison January 1, 2015 at 1:21 PM dropping back with my congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:14 AM Everyone gets lucky once in a while

Jan Allison December 17, 2014 at 6:20 PM Great write and I so love the final two lines - I don't bother with resolutions either:-) Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 9:14 AM Thanks for the vote of confidence. I have not entered a contest for quite some time but this one just felt right.