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"New Year, A Changing Me"
Many are often forgotten by January 2nd and
Your old ways begin to creep back into habit. I, unmotivated and lost, want to acquire a
New year of passion and zeal. Average isn't the goal, but instead a little more
Extraordinary. This year, I want a specific purpose and goal in mind, instead of
Waiting around for others to take charge of my life. I
Yearn for the new year in anticipation to make a difference. Being the change and
Emphasizing on not fitting into the crowd, but standing out! Being
A bright shining light, a friend, someone to lend a hand, and someone to comfort through the
Rough situations. Brain wandering, head thinking, I wrote out these goals to
Remember them and keep them close at heart. And persisted to set them, and give my best,
Even through the blood, sweat, and tears. The road isn't going to be painless, I'm not going to
Skitter through; it will be a little difficult. It may be hard work, even harder than the way
Others are working, but this is dedication. While some may find it to be acceptable,
Laziness and lack of motivation are not the key to completing these resolutions.
Uniquely and consequently, a new year will bring about a better life, not one
That's dreaded but full of happiness and thrill. As 2017 quickly approaches, these goals that
I've set will have been completed and now, I'll be striving toward a higher goal.
Onto more mountains to overcome, I set the goals higher and higher only to hope for
Nothing but my best. Continuing to better myself in the coming years and the present, I
Settle for nothing less than my very very best.

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