A Sonnet For Your Fiftieth Year.

Goldfinch60



Fifty years have graced your noble stride,

A journey carved with wisdom's steady hand.

Through fleeting storms and moments magnified,

You've shaped your path upon life's shifting sand.

 

My boy who once would dream of worlds untold,

Now stands a pillar, strong and ever wise.

Each step you've taken worth more than gold,

Resilience etched beneath life's vast skies.

 

My son, whose heart holds kindness deep and true,

The years to come will bloom as seasons pass.

With every sunrise, may your strength renew,

And moments cherished grow like verdant grass.

 

I raise a toast to fifty years you've earned,

A life of lessons lived, and love returned.

 

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 1st, 2025 01:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: It is my son's fiftieth birthday today, Happy Birthday Simon.
  • Category: special-occasion
  • Views: 18
  • Users favorite of this poem: MendedFences27
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  • orchidee

    A fine write Gold.

  • Teddy.15

    Happy birthday my dear Sax. πŸ’œ

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Teddy, I will tell him.

      Andy

    • arqios

      Happy birthday, Simon! Indeed a special occasion. Blessings, Andy πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸ»

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you arqios, I will relay your message.

        Andy

        • arqios

          Most welcome AndyπŸ•ŠπŸ™πŸ»

        • David Wakeling

          Wow where has the time gone? A wonderful tribute to your son. Happy Birthday Simon.

          • Goldfinch60

            It certainly moves fast DAvid, thank you.

            Andy

          • sorenbarrett

            A beautiful commemorative poem of tribute. Nicely penned Andy

            • Goldfinch60

              Most kind soren, thank you.

              Andy

            • Poetic Licence

              Many happy returns

            • Lorenz

              Happy birthday Chat GPT !

            • MendedFences27

              This is great. Full of understanding and pride. My son turns 50 next year. Hope I cam do as well. Or, maybe, I 'll send him a humorous card, like he does for me.
              Thanks for the reminder. You wrote a wonderful poem. - Phil A.

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Phil, yes banter is so prominent with us both as well.

                Andy

              • Priya Tomar

                Wordsworth - poet of nature.
                He worshipped nature.
                Tennyson's nature is " red in tooth and claw "
                If your poetry has metaphors , imagery similar to Romantic poets, Really you are a great poet , born poet
                Indian poet R K Ramanujan' s poetry famous for socio- cultural themes.
                If your poetry has scent of cultural flowers , your poetry depicts your versatille genius ....

                You provided a good ,complete analysis. You highlighted social relationship in the age of social media
                Good job
                Very well

                • Goldfinch60

                  Much appreciated Priya.

                  Andy

                • Priya Tomar



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