Not A New Me.

Ever year I say it:
'A new year, a new me!'
I never really think it through,
Who do I want to be?

I always end up failing,
The same old habits lapse,
And all those crazy plans I had,
All crumble, fall, collapse.

I've decided I should give up,
Just stay with what I've got,
Stop trying to convince myself,
To change to what I'm not.

So, yes, today's the countdown,
A new year will peek through,
But I'll still be the same old me,
Not someone who's brand new.