43

nancy akbari

 

 

I have a daughter

She's 42 now

And I am 43

Today is her birthday

Reporters came

They came not for her

But for me

 

You see miracles of miracles

I never get older than 43

 

A reporter stepped up

and to my face said to me

"Pardon me ma'm

But you look like you're 63."

 

"Well young man," I said

(holding back a slap from my hand)

"You don't understand.

I am still 43."

 

Then to my horror

(though I adore her)

My daughter  said to me

"Mom, I didn't want to tell you before

And hope you won't get sore,

But you do look like you are 63."

 

So I looked in the mirror

For the first time in years

OMG I thought

Almost in tears

I quickly decided

(despite all that transpired)

Not to agree.

So I said

"No, you're all wrong.  

I look like I'm 43."

 

The reporters packed up

Saying they'd had enough

And shuffled out of the door.

My daughter  turned to me

"Mom, I was just kidding

Giving you a ribbing

Of course you look 43."

 

"Of course." I replied

As she let out a sigh

And smiling she said to me

"I love you Mom."

"I love you too."

Happy Birthday my baby

Happy Birthday to you."

  • Author: nancy akbari (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 28th, 2017 00:50
  • Comment from author about the poem: This is also a poem about love.
  • Category: Humor
  • Views: 26
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  • Michael Edwards

    Oh to be 43 again - I'd be younger than my children - good fun write.

  • SunSearcher

    Very cute. I am 40 now and completely understand the denial in this piece lol. I believe I am done aging myself.

    ~SS



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