“I pledge allegiance to the flag…”

I pledge
That the most important thing in the world
Will not be the nutrition label.

I promise
That my happiness of the day
Will not depend on the numbers on the scale.

I swear
That when I tell my mother I was with my friends
I will not be lying.

I vow
That when I say I just have a stomach bug
I will be miserable instead of ecstatic.

I give my word
That I’ll drown in books and music
Instead of self-loathing.

I assure you
That this year I’ll be different.
I will not look to models as idols.

I vouch
That this year, I won’t make my mother cry.

I promise
That this year, I’ll be different.

“…with liberty and justice for all.”