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Resolutions writing prompt entry



Happy New Year one and all.  It’s that time again.  Time to reflect on the past and resolve a future that will make our dreams come closer to true.
 
Every year for the past good many years I’ve clung to the same New Year’s resolution and once in a while I’ve been able to make it work. I found it in an old song by country singer Bill Anderson --
 
“Don't bring me down cause you feel funky
It ain't my job to tote your monkey.”
 
Throughout the year I frequently found reasons to grab that thought and remind myself of my resolution so why change a good thing.  So often while listening to unreal requests or complaints it popped into my head and I would sing a few lines while moving forward with my day.
 
That’s all in the past now. With the changes that have crept into my life I find that it’s time to sing a new song.
 
Late stages of dementia have stolen most of a loved one’s mind and it really is my job to tote his monkey.  I’ll be changing my tune with this year’s resolution --
 
“Lord for my sake
Teach me to take
 One Day At a Time”


Writing Prompt
It's the start of a brand new year. Time for a fresh beginning and a renewed commitment. Write about your New Year's Resolution in 300 words or less.

     

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