Each Year a New Beginning
Join the runners at the line,
clean out all those pantry shelves.
Make a promise to spend time,
creating a healthy self.
Throw away all the junk food,
maybe head down to the gym.
Eat less, get more sleep, and walk,
try to make my body slim.
Why not learn a new language,
or how to knit and crochet.
Put away all my pennies,
to save for a rainy day.
Quit smoking and less cussing,
consume no more alcohol.
Adopt a pet, learn to cook,
buy local and not the mall.
Go to church and pray for peace,
try something new every day.
Just relate and meditate,
speak only when there’s something to say.
Be early and never late,
turn away from the TV.
Say the words, “I Love You” more,
to my wife and family.
Spend more time getting outdoors,
enjoying life’s little things.
Try to be more confident,
maybe even learn to sing.
Don’t judge people by their look,
think awhile before I speak.
Look for the good, ignore the bad,
stand up for the lost or weak.
Spend less time on my cell phone,
more time with my family.
Write more words, make some new friends,
be the best that I can be.
Copyright ©
Jerry Brotherton
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