100 Years Strong

Bella Shepard

100 years 

1,200 months

5,200 weeks

36,500 days

876,000 hours

52,560,000 minutes

3,153,600,000 seconds

3,784,320,000 heartbeats

894,000,000 blinks

736,000,000 breaths

 

 The definition of antique

Is something that is at least 100 years old

So many collectibles fit into that category

But what about a human being?

We refer to them as a centenarian

And they are more valuable

Than all the antiques in the world

While an antique may be on display

With a brief history of its origin and use

The centenarian is the living history

Of 100 years of progress, innovation and societal change

What makes 100 years of life so special?

You’d have to ask the centenarian

Because he or she has lived it

And what is their secret?

Well, I believe they are engaged, curious, kind, loving,

Generous, forgiving, accepting of life’s ups and downs

They don’t take for granted, but give their all

They have taken responsibility for life

And made it meaningful and worthwhile

I speak for one Centenarian

Who I am privileged to know and love

On September 3rd of this year my father-in-law

Celebrated his 100th birthday with great pomp and circumstance

And a whole lot of fun

“Happy Birthday Ed”

We’re looking forward to 101

 

  • Author: Bella Shepard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 8th, 2022 11:54
  • Comment from author about the poem: My husband was adopted at birth. In 2010, through remarkable circumstances, he was able to connect with his birth father who was 88 at the time. The relationship that has blossomed between our two families since then has been nothing short of miraculous.
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  • Bella Shepard

    Thank you dear Teddy. I love your comment so much, what is meant to be will be. We call Ed twice a week and I will pass on your birthday wishes, he will be thrilled.

  • orchidee

    Not looking a day over........
    A fine write and pic Bella.

    • Bella Shepard

      Thank you my friend, I admit the pic was taken a few years ago but he still looks pretty much the same.

    • 🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽

      Wow so heartwarmingly unique lovely tribute to the elderly, my first time reading a poem for a dad in law. Kudos for the poetic points and appreciating thsse living museums.

      Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.

      • Bella Shepard

        Thank you for such kind comments. I love the phrase living museums, it really fits. I look forward to reading your newest poem!

      • Fay Slimm.

        Do please pass on my Birthday Congratulations to Ed a wonderful centenarian - what an amazing achievement - - I love the way you broke down the numbers to remind us how life passes on in time breaths and heartbeats Bella .

        • Bella Shepard

          Thank you dear Fay for your kind comments. I love the way you have phrased time passing on.
          We call Ed twice a week, so I will definitely pass on your birthday congratulations. I will have to tell him that he is now internationally known, lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          Inspiring! A wonderful write and tribute. My grandfather was a jokester
          He waited for us all to plan his 100th birthday then died just months before. I still picture him laughing from above.

          • Bella Shepard

            Thank you dear friend for your lovely comment. I hope Grandpa and Ed meet up, up there, they'd have a lot in common.

          • Neville


            Absolutely marvellous, heart-warming and so many other positive expletives that I am near lost for words .. and no kidding .. How bloomin amazing is that .. and I aint just referring to Ed's story, but to the math that made up your introduction to it ... Congratulations & best wishes to Ed and the rest of you ...... Neville x

            • Bella Shepard

              Thank you so much dear Neville, I am truly humbled by your kind words. You are such a restorative for this aging lady. I will pass on your best wishes to Ed. He has been living high on birthday wishes all week, and I know he will be thrilled. Bless you my friend.

              • Neville


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              • L. B. Mek

                (Wise sentiments
                as in appreciating our elders
                we appreciate our past
                and those who can't grasp a foothold on their past
                will ever wonder aimlessly in life...) Hope you all had a great day! Such a lovely read, thank you dear Poet

                • Bella Shepard

                  Thank you for such a lovely and insightful comment. I agree wholeheartedly. It does behoove us to listen to the wisdom and experience of age. Thank you so much for the fav.



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