After dealing with some health issues for the last few months, I have decided to take a leave of absence until the dust settles and the clouds go away. I feel badly that I have been absent so much, for I miss my friends. I hope to be back before too long. I also hope that all of you will all be safe and well.
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
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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.
Not looking a day over........
A fine write and pic Bella.
Thank you my friend, I admit the pic was taken a few years ago but he still looks pretty much the same.
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.
Thank you for such kind comments. I love the phrase living museums, it really fits. I look forward to reading your newest poem!
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 .
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.
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.
Thank you dear friend for your lovely comment. I hope Grandpa and Ed meet up, up there, they'd have a lot in common.
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
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.
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(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
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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