Saturday, January 19, 2013

Resolution



It’s the first of the year and I’m going to lose weight
so I’ll bounce out of bed when I wake.
I shall weigh all the food that I put on my plate
when I’ve had just one more slice of cake.

It’s the first of the year and I’m planning to write
in a diary backed with gold foil.
I have filled up my pen, but the page is so bright
I’m afraid it is too nice to spoil.

It’s the first of the year and I’m joining the gym;
I shall tone up from tiptoes to crown.
I shall stretch and lift weights and become fit and slim,
but first I shall have a sit down.

It’s the first of the year and I’m giving up booze
since last night, when I fell on the cat.
I’ll try to be sober. Can I be excused
to lift two or three glasses to that?