New Years Revolution

New Years Resolution?
Heck no, I don't care

Making time to suffer
I see no reason there

Eat a little less
lose the sugar and the salt

Eat a good dinner
that's what i was taught

Try to get some exercise
maybe lose some weight

Really, I have no problem
with my plus size waist

Slow down with your drinking
it's really not that cool

How do I have a real good time
if I don't act a fool

Stop that crazy driving
cut down on the road rage

If they don't want to drive
they better get out of my way

You need to stop smoking
it's bad for your health

You need to stop talking
and worry about yourself
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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

12
Heckman Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Good sense of humor...we need more poetry like that...read my poem "sanity" I think you'd enjoy it. Take care. Julie Heckman
Roberts Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 7:22 AM
cute one John, congrats on your win in the contest
Freeman Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Congratulations John on your worthy poem's place. My best to you for 2011. Agape, Moses
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Haick Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations on your fine win in Carolyn's Contest! Happy NEw Year! Love, AUdrey
Babcock Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 9:25 AM
This is great John. Congrats on your win. Well deserved. love Phyl
Onclaud Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 2:32 AM
awesome!.. CONGRATS on the award! huggs, nette
Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 10:06 PM
hahaha, I like this one alot. Congratulations!!
Poet Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM
congratulations John on your well deserved win.
Mehta Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of carolyn, john
Brown Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 5:59 AM
Congratulations John iii on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's "New Year's Resolutions". contest. Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Many congratulations for this well deserved win John. A very happy New year to you and your Family.
Devonshire Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 2:47 AM
Resolutions do seem like a lot of talk, John. Enjoyed your humor! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
December 28, 2010 at 1:40 PM
funny!! My new year's wish is to be kinder.
Kendrick Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Good one ..Reads like a winner to me..I hope just a topic and not the things that you do in life..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Surely tis a yummy feast John.. join with us in spirit ... thankxx with luv..
Onclaud Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 9:37 AM
hilarious, john! go with the flow.. an adorable write that will rank well in the contest... giid luck and a blessed holiday to you and yours.. nette
Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Very funny John; love the humor. Everything you've mentioned is good advice though. Things we should work on to improve our lives and well being as a whole. I look to my New Years resolutions as goals for the upcoming year. Lay
Kaabour Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Well, this one made me smile! Talk about carpe diem... Kudos to you John! Live each day like it's your last! This reminds me of one of my favourite poems by McGough, when he says, "Let me die a youngman's death not a free from sin tiptoe in candle wax and waning death not a curtains drawn by angels borne 'what a nice way to go' death" All the best dear John, enjoy that greasy pizza and leave me some.. much love, maya
A   Avatar
December 22, 2010 at 9:45 AM
wow! I love it and I'm very impressed on how you let us have it.. wee on the new years wanna be revolution,,, enjoyed your poem,..definitely a favorite of mine..p.d.
Devonshire Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 8:54 PM
help me
Herzog Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Dear John: Love this one of yours. Thank-you for reading my poem. I'm so ver y glad that you liked it! Janice
Sweetheart Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 8:48 AM
thankxx John for your very special words on my poetry luv.. always enjoy your feedback and EG Robinson was one of the best actors around .. my parents luved him and his roles... so appreciate the meaningful comment my friend.. happy holidays to u ..luv..
Puddifoot Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 1:59 PM
I like a man with attitude...
Mehta Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Very light and humorous write on the new year's resolution, john
12
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace