I started to write my goals for this year:
What I want to achieve in my life and career.
The list got long. It got a little scary.
The purpose suddenly seemed contrary.
I chucked it out. I started again,
Shut down the computer and picked up a pen.
Wrote a few lines – just kept it short –
Then distilled it all to a single thought.
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Have more, own less
Play more, groan less
Laugh more, cry less
Say “wow” more, “why” less
Write more, plan less
Read more, scan less
Speak more, text less
Now more, next less
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Enjoy most days; endure the rest,
And know that I am doing my best
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Each month, I receive a writing prompt as part of a link-up called Writers Reveal. This post was inspired by the prompt ‘goals for 2014’ from Becky at Imagine! Create! Write!
What are your goals for 2014?
Gosh you are so clever! This is one of my favourite goals for the year post ever!
Thanks Rhianna, that’s lovely.
That was very clever you wordsmith you! Yes… read more scan less, else you miss beauties like that 🙂
Nawww, thanks! Yes, and books. More books. Must make the time. MUST MAKE THE TIME!
Oh dear I just forgot about this – ARGHHH – this is great, you sure do have a knack for prose lovely Em xx
Thanks Em. Next month?! x
Awesome poem! And wonderful goals too! 🙂
Thank you Becky.
Love this post! Great poem, and great goals for 2014! Hope you manage to reach them. Good luck, and Happy New Year!
Thanks J.C. Happy new year to you too!
have more.. own less, actually.. all of them! I was trying to pick a second one silly me.
also to make all my gifts this year as I can completely personalize them instead of buying something.
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That’s a great one. I love a personalised gift. Thanks for visiting.
Brilliant! I can certainly get on board with every line there.