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This year I will concentrate on

The moments that define me

More than the promises I make.

Simply to try as best I can:

To be more aware

On January 1 than I was on its eve.

To make promises that apply

To every day, if they apply at all.

To live every day

As countless tiny moments.

To have small dreams

And work to make them real.

To cherish the already good

And keep it going.

To have realistic plans

And honor them in my deeds.

Luck and consistency may allow

Solid footing to add balance,

Tiny steps to grow into strides,

And moments to incubate hopes.

Charles B. Neff

December 31, 2013