“Resolution” by Marta Dorton

A jar of intention
stands on my desk
sunlight passes through
aqua green glass

New Years Eve I vowed
to add a positive note
the good stuff
a thankful thought
each day

Now it’s mid June
and one double-folded
entry rests at the bottom
of the Ball jar

I should store the jar
put the note away
face my truth
another goal unmet

I unscrew the rusty lid
unfold the blue note
“1/1/13 I lived long enough
to see 2013”

Should I recommit?
start anew?
a jar of intention
stood on my desk

-Marta Dorton

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