My 70th birthday is coming up in April, with my daughter giving me a challenge to write something uplifting about it. I thought hard about what avenue to choose, knowing that a story would take up several pages. It’d be easy to go on and on, about the many things I’m thankful for over the past 69 years. Ultimately—I chose this simple poem.
PLATINUM JUBILEE
Seventy years old.
Platinum jubilee.
Time to celebrate.
Cake and ice cream.
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Some birthday cards.
Many birthday wishes.
By fam’ly and friends.
Of course, from the missus.
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Private party started.
Yet ended so fast.
Chili dogs for lunch.
Needed Beano for gas.
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A real fleet dude.
Not that long ago.
Now at this age.
Legs move quite slow.
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Arthritic joints.
Needin’ some rest.
Watch what you eat.
Doc warned me ‘bout this.
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Wrinkles and spots.
Across hands and face.
Not only jus’ there.
All over the place.
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Raised two fine kids.
They soon left the nest.
Now me and the wife.
A couple of pets.
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As a birthday boy.
Try to be happy.
Most appreciative.
That I’m still standin’.
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Platinum jubilee.
Let out a big cheer.
Thank you, Dear God.
For all of these years!
I like to write junk... 