I could have sworn I posted this. Perhaps I did in the wrong place. I wanted to know whether flunked or funked would be better.
Past Regrets
It's the season of cheer for another New Year
As we dance in the next Saturnalia,
But before I forget, let me say I regret
One conspicuous record of failure.
In my honest belief, not to turn a new leaf
Shows a habit unmannered and boorish,
But I nevertheless am obliged to confess
My success in these matters is poorish.
I declare with remorse, when I swore off the sauce
The resolve scarcely lasted the week out.
Ditto gaming with dice and unnatural vice,
To eschew them just caused me to freak out.
Though sincere in my sorrow today and tomorrow
For yesterday's promises flunked,
This year I'm afraid the whole harlequinade
Will be quite comprehensively junked.
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