Another birthday coming up
Reflecting on the past
Through a two-way mirror
Promises that did not last
Holding on to the gains
Thinking of what was lost
Opportunities realized
But wondering at the cost
Playing the game of life
Never losing sight
Always following
The tiny little light
The candle in the dark
Asking questions always
Popping up while
Roving through the maze
Of everyday life
Sometimes happy or sad
Fondly looking forward
To Birthdays still to be had
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Author:
Alfred Peyer (Pseudonym) (
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May you follow the light to many more birthdays. Good write.
Wrote this after my birthday back in April. But thanks so much for your kind wishes. At my age I take it any time!
A fine write Fred. You is 21 again, I know!
According to my wife I am below 10, but that is only in her mind. In my mind I am somewhere in my 50's, but then my body lets me know that I am way off!
Happy birthday Fred. May you have many more to follow.
Thanks so much Frank! Yes, I count on many more. Want to beat the 100!
That's the spirit. Only worth it if you're still a poet, though!
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A very positive write - here's to many more birthdays 🎉 🎂 Celebrate in style!
Mahalo Sue, celebrating in style means a nice supper with good friends and family, a glass of wine (or two), and no more gifts. I already have everything I could possibly want.
Happy bday Fred - enjoyable write.
Thank you so much Michael. While it may have been an enjoyable write, it was not very good. But then, who cares? At my age I can say anything I want!
A heart warming poem!
Thank you Shannon! It doesn't have to be good, as long as it warms the heart! 🙂
Happy belated birthday, Fred! May you reach your goal of 100.
Thank you Louis. I guess I should have posted it on my Birthday, but at my age every day feels like a birthday!
Great write
Thank you Tony!
Welcome
As years roll by its conspiracy have you notced the children dressed as police? Nice one.
Thank you b-e, yes I noticed, one of these dressed up kids gave me a speeding ticket!
Why in our day you'd have sent him home and his dad would have given him a good thrashing... things aren't what they used to be....... damned candles bill is getting silly on my cakes nowadays too.
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Beautiful writing Fred. Happy totally belated birthday. Today is my older sister birthday. She is turning 76. How do you feel reading your past writing today? I wonder.
Thank you Malu! How do I feel about reading past writing? Most of the time I think I could have improved on it. But overall it is water under the bridge. Better to concentrate on future writing than worrying about past writing.
Yes, good answer. I'm just curious because sometimes I read some of my old writes and I still liking it very much. I have a kind respect for it. Thanks for your answer.
May you have many more. Enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Love your attitude to life. Positive, casual. Countless birthday to come.
Thank you mam, at my age I better hope they are 'countless'!!!
At least I am not counting the years anymore. Maybe I should rename that day from 'birthday' to just 'happy day'.
Sounds perfect. Got my vote.
A fine write Fred ; )
I once was told
The trick to getting old
Age is all mind over matter
If you don't mind, it don't matter
Thank you AP, and I don't mind! The only problem is that in my mind I go: No problem, I can do that. Then my body says: Are you kidding?
Yeah, I do the same thing, only my body's response is, "You can't be serious" LOL.
Happy Birthday Fred and great poem!
Well, the birthday was back in April, but only posted the poem now.
Thank you anyway!
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