This year will be different

I'll get my act together

pretend that there's no misery in the world

at least not in mine. 

 

For a start i'll check the house for intruders,

after the all clear probably go out

into that perfect place

the neighbourhood.

 

Preserve all dignity be prepared,

nothing will happen that I can't supervise

control, manipulate, approve of,

my own fate under constant surveillance. 

 

Most importantly, i'll try to smile more

at strangers, who will appreciate it,

they always do so it's said,

each day i'll add another dimension

an intention to fulfil some vast promise to myself,

that will be my new year's revolution.