New Year's Resolution

A little less impatient with those we deem slow;

A little less of arrogance because of all we know.

A little more humility, seeing our worth is slight;

We are such little candles compared to stars at night!

A little more forgiving and trying to be kind;

A little more zealous the word of praise to find.

The word of praise to utter and make a heart rejoice.

A little bit more careful to speak with gentle voice;

A little more real effort to understand each other;

A little more striving to help in distress a brother;

A little more courage to each task that must be done;

These our resolutions -- God help us with every one.