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Write a poem about your goals for 2025 5 months, 1 weeks ago All That I am Not
Anusha RaoThis year, I solemnly swear
I will be up to no good
I will not hold a strong resolve
Only in a week, to watch it dissolve
I will not aim to be better
That’s merely a dream that will shatter
I will not promise
To dole out advice that sounds oh-so-wise
I will not always be put-together
Pieces of me will break and scatterAnd since resolutions are meant to be broken
I will break all of the above ‘nots’
That will crumble the graham cracker wall that stands tall
Holding layers of soft cream within
Wait, sorry for the interruption, but what is that low rumble I hear?
Hmm, maybe that’s a sign..This year I resolve
That I shall most definitely solve
That problem of knots
That enigma of ‘nots’
To discard all that I am not
So I may recognize all that I am.And to begin, I need to contemplate
On softened, creamy, layered, graham cracker crustAnd with this noble goal in mind,
This year, I resolve
That I most definitely shall meditate
Over a whole lot of cheesecake.Voting is closed
Anusha, this made me laugh!! I love how creative you are in your writing and can’t wait to hear more from you. My favorite line of yours is “I will not hold a strong resolve Only in a week, to watch it dissolve” because it is ridiculous how normalized this is! Going strong for a few days and then giving up on it. Consistency is key and even though you don’t have a specific goal for the year, I hope that you maintain your witty personality and positive/realistic outlook on life. Great work! ♥
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To discard all that I am not
So I may recognize all that I am.”
I love love love that part. Magical things happen when we see ourselves and allow ourselves to be seen. Sending hugs. Thank you for sharing. <3 Lauren
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