"My New Year Resolution"

By Rahul Marskole

My New Year Resolution list. 

2020 -Travel to foreign countries. 2021 - Learn computer programming. 2022 - No Drinking/Smoking. 2023 - Donate to poor & needy. 

2024 - Write A Book 'My SoulMate'. 2025 - Get 8 pack abs. 

Last year it was to a write a book. 

The year before it was to donate money. 

And so on & on... 

It is safe to say they all went down the drain. 

Buy this year is going to be different. 

You ask why? Well I don't know that yet. But it will. 

This year, I began with the green tea. 

Aah! Morning. 

Got into new jogging clothes & sports shoes. 

Took a selfie. I went for a run by the sea. 

Decided to be as fit as a horse. 

Overcame the desires to eat 'Poha & Jalebi' on road. 

I stayed on course. 

For a lunch, my mother made Roti, Dal, Pulav & Mix Veg. 

For dessert, she bribed me with the Gulab Jamuns. 

I can tell. She wanted to ruin my diet plan. 

I only ate diet food. Had to go to the room to avoid the sweet smell. 

I wished all my friends. 'Happy New Year' To you as well. 

They asked me to go to the party with them. 

Where expensive foods & drinks will be served. And the music will be loud. 

I said - No, Never felt so proud. 

I read a book to distract myself from the thoughts of party. 

At Evening, I took my dinner. 

I ate scrambled eggs with spinach & tomatoes. Instead of going to party. I did the next best. I went for a walk to digest. 

Distracted by the people going to parties. Wearing expensive clothes in sport cars. 

I slipped on ice & broke my ankle. 

One kind person took me to the Hospital. Thank You for your hospitality - I said. 

What? - He asked. Happy New Year - I cleared. 

This year, I began with the green tea. 

Aah! Morning. 

Got into new jogging clothes & sports shoes. 

Took a selfie. I went for a run by the sea. 

Decided to be as fit as a horse. 

Overcame the desires to eat 'Poha & Jalebi' on road. 

I stayed on course. 

For a lunch, my mother made Roti, Dal, Pulav & Mix Veg. 

For dessert, she bribed me with the Gulab Jamuns. 

I can tell. She wanted to ruin my diet plan. 

I only ate diet food. Had to go to the room to avoid the sweet smell. 

I wished all my friends. 'Happy New Year' To you as well. 

They asked me to go to the party with them. 

Where expensive foods & drinks will be served. And the music will be loud. 

I said - No, Never felt so proud. 

I read a book to distract myself from the thoughts of party. 

At Evening, I took my dinner. 

I ate scrambled eggs with spinach & tomatoes. Instead of going to party. I did the next best. I went for a walk to digest. 

Distracted by the people going to parties. Wearing expensive clothes in sport cars. I slipped on ice & broke my ankle. 

One kind person took me to the Hospital. 

Thank You for your hospitality - I said. 

What? - He asked. Happy New Year - I cleared. You too - He replied. 

After full body check up. 

Doctor said - You have a Lateral Malleolus Fracture. 

I innocently replied - Doctor, I have no such thing in my body. 

He added - You have broken your ankle. You had to bed rest for a month. 

But what will happen to My New Resolution - 'To run everyday & get abs'.- I asked 

Nurse said - Sorry, your New Year Resolution is ruined. 

I smiled & said - No worries, 2026 is only few months ahead. 

Although My New Year Resolution is ruined. 

Do let me know yours. 

Your Well-Wisher 

Poet

By Rahul Marskole