A new year resolves to be better than the last

The promise of change to nulify the past

Will I reach my goal? The die is cast

As my waist expands, I am struck aghast



Superficial list of things to accomplish

To travel more, to eat more fish

To pass a test, or be less prudish

When I should aspire to grant someone else's wish



I am overconcerned with improving me

As if who I am now isn't worthy to be

Why not focus on those who have less than me?

If I am unsatisfied, how must they be?



Why not get out and do the world some good?

I can volunteer, clean up my neighbourhood

Do all the things that I really should

I resolve to begin as I said I would.



And I just did.