January kicked out resolutions by masterblaster at All poetry

The new year rolled in
as decisions trundled out
on the carpet of resolve.

two in the morning

and I could do without

this nagging army of thoughts.

how many times

I had said

sod them all,

then patience

overruled the battle plan,

with forgiveness

running up the rear guard

mumbling

"none of us is perfect".

To cut the thread that binds

takes a Titan's touch,

but I am just a sparrow

nibbling at yesterday.

A contest entry

a year in the life by Cat. 6000 points, ended February 14, 18 entries
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Cat
February 14
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Grunts Girl
January 22

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January rolled in
as decisions trundled out
on the carpet of resolve.
(((I think because you start with January the january in your title can go. maybe just have the title, kicked out resolutions. ?Or if you leave january in the title somehow start this without january - just a thought. I liked 'trudled out on the carpet of resolve-- I like everything that made me feel and where i was taken in my own life that could relate to this phrase)))

two in the morning
and I could do without
this nagging army of thoughts.
(((i can so relate to the restlessness here. It is setting me up for something too... and because of this set up it makes me want to continue)))

how many times
I had said
sod them all?
then patience
overruled the battle plan,
with forgiveness
running up the rear guard
mumbling
"none of us is perfect".
(((HA... I sort of laughed at this because I do this sometimes... Get so pissed off because I feel like i was undervalued or taken advantage of and yet... there are only a few who can be forgiven in my mind lol.. but when everything cools down i see how 'none is perfect' - humbling sometimes. I might take the ? out because I read it as a statement not a question? or just start it with Many times...)))

To cut the thread that binds
takes a Titan's touch,
but I am just a sparrow
nibbling at yesterday.
(((and i wonder who the bound are... in order to forgive for me its either hubby, family or close close friend... I like the distinction chosen between strength and weakness.. though in this weakness I dont see it completely as useless weakness... but as a weakness to keep everything whole- like a sacrifice. eh but thats just me- or maybe just a weird fear of confrontation or change?)))

I really liked this and want to thank you so much for entering it in our contest
DogFish
January 13
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three thumbs up!
Jersene
January 11

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This fits January really well...all those resolutions we're expected to make...keep.

love the image of the sparrow. Enjoyed!
J.J. Sass
January 10

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I like that January brings resolutions, but we're generally so lethargic in resolve that January kicks them right back out. A complete circle all in one breath.
Nicely done, and best wishes in the contest.
Rowan
January 10

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A great take on January and human fallability. I really liked this one. Excellent.
Fantastic opening stanza.
Danna Hobart
January 9

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Well, you are not the only one who has trouble keeping your new year's resolutions. I still haven't gotten into that bikini I was going to get into last year.
Tirrell
January 8

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Ruefully beautiful, the lines had me entranced and mesmerized, and the tender touches of humor were perfect, fleshing out the depths of grace this poem fufills, (at least for me) Best wishes in the contest.