2024 Resolution Book Poem by Randy McClave

In 2024
I'm replacing my front door,
Now to visit me, you must have a key
It won't be constantly open no more.
I found out that I have very few friends
Instead I have acquaintances that on me depends,
Ignoring them is my solution, my New Year's resolution
To those who tricks, wants and pretends.
I was used one time to many
I've given my very last sigh and penny,
This coming year I will not be abused, or used
Not by you or by them or by any.
In this coming New Year
I promise to myself I will shed one less tear,
From a broken word, which I had heard
And that person is not even here.
I'll remember who gave me a birthday card
Who treated me in the highest regard,
Who beside me stood, because they could
When my life was saddened and hard.
I have less acquaintances in the winter time
Unless they need to borrow a dime,
But, in the summer, when there's no thunder
Then to my acquaintance's I am only then prime.
I use to think that the worst thing in life
Was not to have friends or a girlfriend or a wife,
And to end up all alone, so my help and kindness was shown
But, I ended up with people who gave me pain and strife.
In life no one ever goes though more trash
Loosing faith and trust and even their cash,
Being used and slowly taken apart
Than a person with a good heart.

I'm starting a New Year resolution book
With the names of my true friends take a look,
If you don't see your name, isn't that a shame
It's all because you're a liar, cheater, user or a crook.

Randy L. McClave