Andrea Dietrich Poet Limerick

The Non-Resolver

I’ve been watching my weight since 14,
but with all of the diets I’ve seen,
they’ve become a big no-no.
This here dieting yo-yo
has stopped trying to be super lean!

Other problems I’ll change as I go. 
I don’t need a New Year to say so!
Said a wise sailor man:
I yam what I yam!
Why improve on a good thing - ya know?

So the cause of the most bellyaching
at this time of the year I’m forsaking.
When you know yourself well. . . 
why then go through such hell!
Resolutions I’ll never be making.


For the the New Year's Resolution Poetry Contest of Regina Riddle

♡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

1 2

Maurice Yvonne January 4, 2015 at 1:55 PM Congratulations Andrea on your first place win!

Arlene Smith January 4, 2015 at 1:22 PM AMEN! :-)... Huge congrats on a great win and a killer take on the subject!!... Hugs dear friend.. Arlene

Brenda Meier-Hans January 4, 2015 at 7:54 AM I couldn't agree more. Congratulations on your win Andrea

Mike Dailey January 3, 2015 at 7:05 PM I guess the theme for this years resolutions was to not make any. Great poem by the way.

Casarah Nance January 3, 2015 at 8:09 AM Well said. Resulutions are hard to follow, just be yourself, and enjoy yourself for who you are! Wonderful way to start a new year with a contest win! :)

Kayod5 Kayode January 3, 2015 at 1:42 AM This is quite funny, a resolution without resolution,what a pun! Congrats on the win Andrea...huggs

Sandra Haight January 2, 2015 at 3:16 PM Hi Andrea, I just read your poem for the first time! It's funny, but makes so much sense! Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Poet Destroyer A January 1, 2015 at 5:53 PM Andrea, nice win ~LINDA~

Eve Roper January 1, 2015 at 1:37 PM Andrea, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year

Jan Allison January 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM think many can relate to this Andrea! Hugs and congrats :-)Jan xxx

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2013 at 4:57 AM Congrats on your winning work..Yes, it is better to make up one's mind to do anything than to make a resolution..If one makes up their mind, they will stick to whatever they plan to do..Sara

Phyllis Babcock January 16, 2013 at 8:09 PM This year did not make any resolutions for I never seem to keep them. Seems with age those pounds add up fast ha ha. Enjoyed this poem. love phyl

Carrie Richards January 16, 2013 at 7:01 PM We are all in the same boat after all the egg nog we had in December!! Congrats, Andrea!

Cecilia Macfarlane January 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM Wonderful win Andrea! Love it! Hugs

Kash Poet January 15, 2013 at 10:08 AM Love it Andrea!Congrats on your big win in the contest.

Poet Destroyer A January 15, 2013 at 8:27 AM Good morning Miss Andrea Our Poet Queen, :-) :-) :-).... a nice and fun win .. this year I will not allow to lie to my self...LOL.. no resolutions for me... a nice little win....PD

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 15, 2013 at 7:22 AM Loved this when I first read it and still do . Congratulations Andy on your top spot xx

Deb Wilson January 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM this is so cute Andrea..and something many of us contend with...congrats on your win! love,Deb

Robert Pettit January 14, 2013 at 11:39 PM You deserved to win with this great entry. Congratulations.

Gwendolen Song January 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM I try not to guess who writes these entries and I would have never guessed this one was yours anyways...how fun!! I loved the metre and and the fun phrases....I yam what I yam! What a hoot!! My co-judge thot this was written by a male! lol

Bl Devnath January 5, 2013 at 4:32 AM Interesting poem enjoyed. Wish you good luck in the contest. Loved always, bl

Skat A January 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM Miss Poet Queen. how lovely it is 2 read your poetry again. having this month off from work will help me enjoy a few of my favorite poets. I picked up a new case of no -resolutions this year. ha! 2B honest I like the way you sound sparky on this poem. makes me want to take your limericks and put them in my pocket. LMFAO. *LUV~SKAT

Daver Austin January 2, 2013 at 8:37 AM My sentiments exactly, dear Andrea. Making resolutions, then failing, (which is generally the case) usually leads to extreme guilt which might last the entire year. Love, daver

Len Gasun January 2, 2013 at 8:27 AM Another perfect and terrific limerick you've composed for the contest my dear friend Andrea! I'm sure it's a winner. I love it! lol. Good luck again in the contest! love always, Leonora

Heather Ober January 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM Oh, I love this! So funny! Good luck in the contest :)

1 2