Poetry Challenge #120 Resolutionist’s Resolutions

Today, 1-1-2020 marks the #120th 7-Minute Poetry Challenge—that in itself is worth celebrating—as is this bright shining new year, new decade. As they sing in the song*:

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me.

Let’s celebrate by ringing in 2020 with:

Poetry Challenge #120

Resolutionist’s 2020 Resolutions

At the beginning of the new year, everyone seems to have the best intentions. The most common resolutions people make are: exercise more, eat less, spend more time with family, get organized, save money, learn a new skill.

One thing that helps people succeed with their resolutions is when they tell other people what those resolutions are. Therefore, we’re going to write a resolution poem. First, think of three to five resolutions you would like to make this year. Then write a couplet (two lines that rhyme) about each resolution. Finally, share your poem with a friend—and get the friend to write one too. Reread your poem (and your friend’s) at least once a month to remind yourself of what you’re trying to do. Good luck! And . . .

*Line from “Feeling Good” written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, sung most notably by Nina Simone

Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge over 1350 consecutive days—120 weekly shared 7-Minute Challenges ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. (This one is Cindy’s.) If you join us by writing a poem, let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole poem in the comments.

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