Written Goals

 
I’ve never been too keen on New Year’s resolutions
They’re words carried off by the wind and into the past
Like promises half-ass made there’s no true commitment
Because weeks into the new year, many of them don’t last

I have always been a proponent of writing it all down
Written goals are more tangible and easier to believe
It helps because you can hold yourself accountable
A map with objectives of the things I want to achieve

Written goals are like contracts of my visions and dreams
I have to put in the work and follow through every day
I’m tired of saying: "maybe next time, may next year"
Only to be stuck in the rut but now with more grays

No more pussy-footing around, I’m making this vow
In ’21 - I finish the two novels and publish my poems
Heck I already started my website, I have to finish it now
I guess, sometimes I’m too afraid of all the unknowns

I want to take more control of my life and surroundings
So everyday I’ll look at my list and ask, am I doing it right?
I'll have an action plan that I can execute with precision
I know it won’t be perfect, but I’m ready to take flight