Resolutions Poem by Mary Champion

Resolved and resolute, I made my resolutions,
identified my problems and sought out their solutions
and when the New Year's here I am resolved
to work on every one until it's solved.


I need to get much thinner -
that one's simple - eat less dinner.
I ought to be much fitter -
join a gym! Don't be a quitter.
Be a better friend and neighbour.
Don't keep putting off till later
all the chores that I find boring
and which I have been ignoring.
Learn a language; take up running,
smile at colleagues I've been shunning,
give up meat and wine and sugar.
Keep decluttering with vigour,
throw out excess shoes and dresses.
Always keep in mind that less is
more for any well-dressed dummy
who can't be a yummy mummy
now that she's a doting granny
who's afraid of looking tacky.


New Year's Eve it seemed so easy,
but right now I'm feeling queasy.
Just the thought of that endeavour
makes me wish that I had never
made my reckless resolutions
to make startling improvements
to my life-style and demeanour-
to be kinder and much greener.
Now the New Year's here I waver,
Canncaot face this changed behaviour.
Put it off till I feel calmer.
No! I do not mean mañana-
need to get my act together -
so, what's Spanish for forever?