Unhappy with the way my life was lived,
and looking in the mirror at what I had to give.
I said now self behave and straighten up,
for time is short and where is the love.
I looked at my habits and thought what the heck,
if I dont stop it I will die you bet.
So I cleaned out the old cob webs and took a new muse,
and thought I will surely get better and I cant lose.
So I tossed out the cigarettes and junk food today,
grabbed me a paint brush and was on my way.
Fix the place up and keep busy indeed,
and now and then get a glance in the mirror and whispered give it time you'll see.
A day passed and I was a wreck,
I could see ciggarettes in my dreams you bet.
Every thought in my mind told me oh you can have just one,
and I would slap myself up side the head and yell out not this old gal hun,
I washed the walls and the ceiling twice,
vacumed the floor so many times.
Washed the windows till they look like they werent there anymore,
and liked to have wore out the knob on the doors.
In and out, in and out I went;,
left a trail in the grass so many trips and then.
I cut the grass this way and that,
and trust me I slept like a baby so tired in fact.
The next morning was the toughest time indeed,
I usually had a smoke with my coffee.
I squirmed and shouted but held true to my goal ,
and once past my coffee break I didnt want one no more.
Now I live in the cleanest house in town,
and its open house to everyone around.
My body is so full of energy I asked myself why,
why did I wait untill I was old to get healthy that's right.
Author notes
Im off on an adventure of a liftime .Finding the new me someone who cares about their health and how it can bring many new adventures my way .Want to join me we will have a club called Now Self Behave
A contest entry
- Taking matters into your own hands by Roseamongweeds.
520 points, ended December 1, 2009, 18 entries
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And I'm sure you'll succeed ...
not just now, but for all the time you have left.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and best wishes for a great New Year.
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This is such an uplifting poem! Thanks for entering and good luck!
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I need to join, but somehow my self doesn't listen to me. lol This is really cute. If you need to use more energy, come on out, I'll give you plenty to do. Love it.
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Patty,
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story on "kicking butt". Cigarette butt, that is!! 
I had no idea you had so much energy, WOW!! You blew me away just reading of your busy antics, Ms. Poet!! Well, to be sure, you do have an ample supply of sheer determination and true grit!! You probably descend from one of the original frontier women stock. You know, those hardy pioneers who built up this nation from scratch. I like your sense of humor portrayed here... you brought a smile to my face!! 
I'm wishing you all the best of luck 
and you take good care!! 
Peace & Hugs,
Cyn 
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Finding out more about you....Such a busy bee....and with a new lease on life! Good write sis!
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Dude..that was very well worded and congrats on quitting! It takes a lot of self control to break a habit like that!
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Very nicely constructed!
Congrats on quitting, it takes a LOT of self control and will power to achieve that
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I love it! Turn your own worst enemy into the best friend you ever had...priceless!
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WONDERFUL!!!!
There comes a time when one must take stock and do what they feel is right.'s
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