Alive

Happy New Year, dear reader. I hope and pray that your 2016 will be filled with joy and happiness. My new poem was written roughly 10 hours after the year started. I believe it is a good start to this year.

Rod E. Kok
January 1, 2016

Another year has rolled away;

turmoil defines the time

that has passed.

As I embark

on yet another journey

around the sun,

what will determine

each day’s success?

I am resolved to make

a difference,

steadfast in my desire

to be better.

I will fight,

I will never give up;

I will live,

I will love.

I will.

I can.

I must.

Addictions and obsessions

of yesteryear

will be purged,

I will try my best

to improve.

Today is day one

of a new journey,

a new beginning.

Today is day one,

my mind is clear.

I am convicted to remain

alive.