Resolutions
I gave up
Thinking and started doing
I gave up
Doubting myself and took a risk
I gave up
Living in silence and anger
Choosing laughter and love
Started looking at the horizon
Found out what I was made of
What was true
What was real
For me
For you
I gave up
Not being me
Therefore,
I am new.
C. M. Jackson 2012
and yes, I gave up cigarettes too!! Happy New Year to all and thanks to Tess for The Mag and the inspiration!!
What fabulous resolutions! The repetition and spacing add extra punch. Happy 2013 to you, and congrats on your successful resolutions. :o)
ReplyDeleteHappy 2013 to you and thank you!
Deletei gave up not being me...that about says it enough right there isnt it...ha...been a while since i have seen something by you...welcome back
ReplyDeleteHappy new year and look forward to reading more of your work!
DeleteCongratulations and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you and happy new year to you!
Delete"Found out what I was made of." Yes, that's always a good thing. Something one typically stumbles upon accidentally or is forced into doing. But beneficial in the end.
ReplyDeletevery nice - thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteA pleasing thought, beautifully expressed.
ReplyDeleteI love your Helen Keller quote!!...and love the thoughts in this post! Happy New Year! :-)
ReplyDeletenicely done and thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGave up not being me...I love that and needed to year..great way to start the new year...thank you..bkm
ReplyDeleteI love this. I'm so in awe of anyone that gives up cigarettes because I was a smoker, too, and know how powerful that draw is.
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