The country is all abuzz about change: Democrats, Republicans, and even my Rabbis who spoke about change throughout Yom Kippur. Hence, after 25 hours of contemplation, I thought about change and the types of change that I can make in my life. The following is the first draft of my list poem entitled “Changes to Come.”
Changes to Come
In the year to come
I will work to
Improve my physical health
By getting more rest
Continuing Pilates
And doing Cardio
Use my speech in positive ways
Not to talk-back to gossip I hear
Or to give mediocre advice
Stand up for other people’s rights
Especially when other people
Don’t know how to use their voice
Or can’t because they won’t be heard
Spend more time with my family
For they are more precious to me
Than words can begin to explain
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Great poem! Love that the thoughts are combined, but yet seem so random.
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Good luck with your changes!
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Change really is on our minds, isn’t it? I like the way you started with your health goals and ended with your family. I think that it helps show the two are the most important on your list. Just my way of thinking. : )
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