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Resolutions
by Ronald W. Hull → (All Poetry by Ronald W. Hull)
Saturday, January 6, 2018    Rated "G" by the Author.
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It's true . I never make resolutions. But I do revel in hearing others make and break them.


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Resolutions


The holidays give reflection,
on what we did last year.
Tell us what we're doing right,
tell us what's wrong, we fear.

Promises, sometimes easily made,
are not as easy to hold or keep.
Promises can make us happy,
but broken, can make us weep.

Contracts made with handshakes,
require great mutual trust.
Contracts made on legal paper,
when disputed, are a must.

Whether we be sad or happy,
this time of year rolls 'round,
we often make resolutions,
some silly, some profound.

Resolutions are promises with ourselves,
to make things better or make them right.
Resolutions can be quite sappy or wacky,
can even keep us awake at night.

I never make resolutions or write them down.
Instead, I work hard at doing right all year long.
So I smile every time I hear someone say,
"This year my resolutions are going to stay!"

Copyright 2018 © Ronald W. Hull

1/4/18

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 Reviews of "Resolutions"
Reviewed on January 21, 2018
I have never made resolutions. Well, a long time ago, I made a resolution to never make resolutions. 'Enjoyed your poem a lot!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on January 15, 2018
I'M WITH YOU, I NEVER MAKE 'EM, JUST PRAY... THANKING GOD FOR WHAT'S RIGHT AND ASKING HIM TO FIX WHAT'S WRONG, THEN I 'PRESS ON'! THANKS FOR SHARING, RON. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS.

Reviewed on January 11, 2018
I don't make resolutions anymore, I know I'll never keep them. But I enjoyed your poem thoroughly and it did ring true. Maybe a bit too much? LOL Take care Ron!

Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on January 11, 2018
I don't make resolutions. I know in my heart what I want to accomplish as I plod through life.

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish
Reviewed on January 10, 2018
An awesome poem Ronald.I wish you and all those you love a peaceful safe and joyful 2018.Love to you and yours
from
Kay.


Reviewed by Jerri Blair
Reviewed on January 10, 2018
I have the same philosophy as that espoused in your poem. Try always instead of drawing a line at the beginning of each new year.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on January 9, 2018
I used to do the resolution thing too, but as I've gotten older I find I never kept up with them then, so what makes me think I will keep up with them now...-e-

Reviewed by Mary Patterson
Reviewed on January 9, 2018
I really enjoyed the poem. I Do make New Years resolutions, but have not completed any during the last 4 years. This year I made the same ones again and am going to try extra hard to get them done!

Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on January 9, 2018
like you I never make new years resolutions

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
My sentiments exactly. I agree wholeheartedly. Fine write and so true.

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
Ron,
Fine write! Don't need those!

Reviewed by Eva Pasco
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
I use the word "aspire" while staying the course, for the most part.

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
I never understood what the big deal was with making new year's resolutions. If I want to do something, I'll start now, like losing weight. I'll start just as soon as I finish off these donuts.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
How true this is, Ron, in funny kind of way. Many years ago, when I
was too stupid to know better I used to make resolutions. It didn't take me long to realize it was "monkey see, , monkey do" sort of thing."

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 6, 2018
So right on. Resolutions are something to be avoided by living a half-way decent life during the year. As you portend, it's really not hard, unless of course, one has been drinking the White House Kool-aid.


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