And so we begin the New Year
Precariously balanced on the taut line
Of our many resolutions and goals
Like a high wire artist ready to perform
But afraid of falling while
The critic within whispers
“You can’t do it”, but we persist
Holding tightly to the balancing rod
And begin the journey to improvement
There will be times we must stop
To regain our balance and courage
Then remember the goal and continue
We can do I if we really want to