New Years Pledge Poem by Melissa L Tamayo

The shining beam of sunlight pierces my eyes,
Forcing my lids to open wide.
First thought in my mind,
Not only is this a new day;
But the first of the calendar year.
With goals set in motion;
To continue my journey through life's passing moments.
I'll go forth with ambition larger than the ocean's waves.
I'll search deep within my soul and
Relight the match that brings uplift and warmth to my confidence.
I'll reach higher than Mount Everest;
To maintain a faithful existence.
I will strive to make any negative situation,
A positive outcome.
Everyone and everything I come across,
Will teach me something new.
Every tune of knowledge and every beat of wisdom,
Will engrave a song filled with mystical rhythms.
I will mentally evaluate any confusions, and mis-interpretations.
I will meditate on the positive and eradicate the negative.
All with the help of God, my co-pilot