I'm never sure whether to make a New Year's Resolution or not. Pondering the concept of a resolution to guide my life through the next twelve months, I penned the following stream-of-consciousness acrostic poem.
Resolutions Illuminated
Resolutions are
Easy to make, but also
So easy to break. Only a life
Lived simply, with
Understanding and
Tender regard for the
Innnocent and vulnerable
Only a life where
Notice is given to
Small things, makes sense to me now.
Instead of resolutions, I now
Live moment by moment,
Letting nature's grace
Untangle years of good intentions.
Moving slowly, and
Intentionally, I go forward,
Noticing as much
As I can of this beautiful world;
Travelling upon the Earth as an
Eager guest, respectful and interested, and
Delighted to be here.
Resolutions Illuminated
Resolutions are
Easy to make, but also
So easy to break. Only a life
Lived simply, with
Understanding and
Tender regard for the
Innnocent and vulnerable
Only a life where
Notice is given to
Small things, makes sense to me now.
Instead of resolutions, I now
Live moment by moment,
Letting nature's grace
Untangle years of good intentions.
Moving slowly, and
Intentionally, I go forward,
Noticing as much
As I can of this beautiful world;
Travelling upon the Earth as an
Eager guest, respectful and interested, and
Delighted to be here.
Most of the times I've written about "resolution" on this blog, I've been writing about the clarity of a photograph. If you're interested, you may look here for some of my previous thoughts on resolution, both intentions and clarity.
photo by my daughter Haiku, January 1, 2009
