I've resolved to have fun with life

No more judging
Or complaining

No more criticizing
Or doubting

I will paint more
And let the colors fly
My words will be more than just
Words

They will splashes of meaning
Across a canvas

They will let my true feelings
Emerge

Feelings no longer have a hiding place
Regret is out there for anyone (and everyone) to see

Cut and paste
Doodle
Even if nothing comes of it
Where I am right now
Is where I shall be
And I will be OK with that

I can be as new age-y as I feel like
And no one can stop me

New month, new year, new decade.

You know what that means! New theme here at Terrible Poetry for Terrible People. You've guessed it.



If you haven't read your email lately, or are a wonderful reader/audience member, the theme this month belongs to none other than NEW BEGINNINGS and NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS.

Which, as Alex says, is "obviously appropriate, given the time of year."

If you've never contributed anything, here's your chance. Or if you are a reader and would like permission to contribute, leave your email address in the comment and we'll get you added to the contributors list ASAP.

Also, I think it's time (as all new beginnings go) to get crackin' on our resolution to share some of our poetry out loud. I'll toss some ideas back and forth as to a gathering place, and we'll go from there.