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I am sharing the same poem that I posted on my birthday. I think this depicts my true feelings about my birthday.
I am 59 today
Am I older and wiser than I was yesterday?
Or maybe I will be next year on my sixtieth birthday, the big one?
I always feel excited on my birthday, though I am not a child anymore
I think that this excitement comes from the realization
That I am still alive, still able to enjoy my life
That whatever life throws at me, I will eventually cope
I am grateful to be able to live till I am no longer
I should make the best of my today and tomorrows
For I don’t know how many have been granted to me
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I wish to express my gratitude to my dear fellow bloggers who send beautiful birthday wishes along with some really lovely poems. A wonderful week of contributions. Please click on the links to read their posts.
Reena; What will it be worth
Chris; A bit of nonsense
Ramya Vivek; A lone candle
Goutam; Sacrifice
Michnavs; I remember you
Tina; True life revealed
Carol Anne; Birthdays
Radhika; The perfect recipe
Sangeetha; Heartfills
Jules; The Damned family
Eugenia; Happy birthday Sadje
Susi; Your days
Regina; Every birthday is a gift
Myrna; It all starts
Fandango; Forever one
Sara; Consider yourself lucky
Christine Bialczak; What do you see # 57
Jeff; 365 revolutions
Faithfully Yours; What do you see # 57
Lady Lee Manila; What do you see # 57
Paula; Solo birthday
Roshni; An older me… Happier too
Cheryl; What do you see # 57
Happy Soul; One at a time
Usha; Whatdoyousee
Tessa; What do you see # 57
Jenanita; WDYS # 57
Tanya; 2020- A solitary candle
Jude; The other side of nature
Punam; Existing
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I will be posting next week’s challenge at 12:00 Monday afternoon.
#Keepitalive
#Whatdoyousee
#WDYS
You are such a young one my friend.
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I do feel young Lauren, though others may not share this view. Thanks
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Loved your view, Sadje.
And thanks for the mention.
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Thanks Ramya. It’s a pleasure
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What fun! Thank you, Sadje.🙏
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You’re welcome
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So beautifully expressed, Sadje. Belated wishes on your birthday.🤗 Allah apko salamat rakhe. 🙏🏼
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Thank you so much Punam. Wonderful dua.
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My pleasure.
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😍
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A perfect poem for the occasion, Sadje! You’re right, we must be thankful for each and every day, because if this year has taught us anything, we really have no idea what is around the corner. 🙂
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Oh yes absolutely true Chris. Thank you so much.
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I loved this one and your spirit clearly stays young
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Thanks a lot Beth.
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I always thought that birthdays should be special somehow. But not all think that ~ My hubby’s family included in that only the younger children should get gifts. Kind of sad. I did get to go out to dinner. And while I got a few cards from one of my family members the only gifts I received were kind comments on my blog writings – and those folks didn’t even know when my birthday was.
I am however glad to be where I am now. When I was younger I put in my time for jobs and volunteering. I’ve slowed down quite a bit and am enjoying using my time as I like. 😀
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I am with you on birthdays being special. I always make an effort no matter the age of the birthday boy or girl!
I hope you enjoy your free time. Hugs.
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It has been a bit different, my ‘free’ time – as my hubby’s been home for most of Covid, and may be for a good part after the start of the new year as well. I still have some obligations, but I make time to write every day!
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Husbands being home all day every day does disturbs the schedule a lot.
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A lovely poem for your birthday, Sadje! I love your attitude.
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Thank you so much my friend
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My One Wish!
Another year has come, another year has gone! You might be one year older, but at the very same time; “you have become another year wiser!” When you are young, you wish for the years to go, by a little faster. But as you get older, your wish is that the years would not go by so fast! So you start to ponder, but not before you start to wonder? If you’ve truly learned, how to put one foot in front of the other, and take life one step at a time! That will be the very moment, when you have truly learned; “how to live your life, one day at a time!”
I am who I am, and that’s all that I am; “so therefore I just want to offer you some well wishes… tonight!” So, go to the wishing well, and I wish that you just may! Yes I absolutely wish that you just might, oh wish with all of your might tonight! For I want you to get your wish, yes even if it’s just that one wish for you tonight! So I hope that I have shown, that I truly only have one wish for you tonight! My one wish for you; “your candle burns brighter than ever, but; not just for one night!” For, that’s the perfect gift. So, that’s my one wish for you tonight, and then every single night… to come!” I wrote this a few years ago, Happy belated Birthday!
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Oh wow, this is wonderful Warren. Thank you for this beautiful poetic wish my friend.
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You’re very welcome!
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🙏
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You get more and more joining in your prompt all the time. Great responses!
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That’s so true. And I am so grateful for the response.
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