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Daily poems for April 2018

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Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written birthday poem for a friend turning sixty, I will be an official senior citizen next year, in the meantime I just enjoy my under sixty status for another while.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
    Hi Sandra, Yes enjoy it while you still can but that goes for any age really I like to think I am a young 65 This side of 70 LOL sacary thought Cheers for your read Christine Remeber 60 is the new 40 they say LOL
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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A great birthday dedication and 60 is a milestone in anyone's book. Your poem is uplifting and positive Christine and I hope your friend enjoyed it! Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
    Hi Dolly Thank you and 60 is the new 40 so I'm going for it perhaps 70 will be the new 30 ha Ha Cheers Christine
Comment from Gloria ....
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Yay! How can anyone complain about all the discounts that come with being a senior. Now if "they" can just stop with the head pats and baby talk they'd get a lot fewer scratches. lol.

Super poem, Christine and I imagine your friend Heather was thrilled.

Gloria

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2018
    Hi Gloria, thank again and yes my friend enjoyed this on I wrote one for her 50th also time flies. I refuse to eat Senior meals at the pub. LOL I think " they" think that once one turns 60 you must have lost ypur appetite Ha Ha next they will only serve vitamised diets Ha Ha Cheers Christine
Comment from Bucketlist
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A unique way to say happy birthday. I'm sure Heather will appreciate it. You have a stream of new penning, you must forgive me for being so slow.. I was amused by your poem, can't wait to see how you will feel about 70!
Hugs, Trisha

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Trisha, Thank you and yes I wrotecone for her 50th and thought as an added gift I would put thos her card for her 60th and yes 70 well I am on this sode of 70. 66 in October how did I suddnely get this old Ha Ha still young at heart I hope Cheers Christine

Comment from BeasPeas
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Hi Christine. I love this. It's so cute, wonderfully rhymed and has a super message. You've listed all the perks for seniors that I can think of and maybe more. Great tribute to your friend Heather. Marilyn

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Marilyn Thank you for ypur shiny stars and Yes all the perks of being 60 I think the best one would to be able to go back and be20 again Ha Ha No can't do anything about ageing so I have leann't to live with it .But I wont succumb to Senior Meals at the pub LOL Many Cheers and smiles and a hug Christine
Comment from Susan B. Lamphier
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Christine--Once again, you dazzle me with your poetry. It is an absolutely perfect description of becoming a senior (I should know, I'm 62!). This poem was full of humor and a wink, all in perfect rhyme. Well done!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Susan, Thank you and perhaps is it my Senior brain keeping dementia away I hope I am 65 and sometimes wonder how I got so old Hmmm . Still working and have even applied for a new job last week fingers crossed I will get it. Retirement one day but at the moment I need the money to pay for this expensive hobby LOL Cheers Christine
Comment from lyenochka
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Such a fun poem that will make it more tolerable to hit 60 for your friend. Thanks for sharing. I'm 60 but not all those discounts are available to us here. It varies by store etc. I have to wait years for transportation discounts!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi lyenochka. Thank you for your review and yes Heather did enjoy this one and sometimes ai say how did I suddenly get to 65 But rarely cash in on the Seniors perks I forget to use my Seniors card aand do not have 'Seniors meal' at the pub either LOL Cheers Christine
Comment from Henry King
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An excellent rhyming poetic happy birthday gift for a friend. Wait a few more years and you won't have to be carded for the discount. But the day comes, as it has for me. When you say, "senior", that title includes your children. It's been a while in coming. It's another thing to share. Yes, your words made think and remember. It's something you do often and again, A poetic job, well done.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Henry Thank you for reading and at 65 I really don't see myself as a Senior LOL but sometimes feel like one especially on a cold morning Ha Ha. I love the sun. My kids keep telling me they are picking out my nursing home but I tell them I am having lots of SKI holidays ( Spend the Kids Inheritance) that shuts them up ha Ha Cheers Christine
Comment from royowen
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Ah I remember my sixtieth so well. My wife and I shared a surprise party so well, with invited guests I hadn't seen for many years. It was a great day, and the amenities available are marvellous too, beautifully written in immaculate detail, a womderful tribute and gift for her, happy birthday Heather. Next...the pension, well done blessings, Roy
Suggestion "your glasses, keys (you'll) put somewhere"

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Roy, so do I remember mine How the years go now 65 How did that happen Yesterday I was 25 and today 65 how did that happen LOL All good and Heather had a great day . Glad you did to nice to catch up with old friends Cheers Christine
reply by royowen on 29-Apr-2018
    Life happens when you take your eyes off it.
Comment from Mary Hollingsworth
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Nice poem written has a birthday tribute to your friend who just turned 60. Your Rhythm and rhyme was very Timely and your thoughtfulness put into the words of the poem will also kind and sweet. It's nice to have a friend that thinks of you on your birthday enough to give you a card and maybe put a little something in it LOL

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018
    Hi Mary, Thank you for your review and I enjoy writing for special friends and family and Heather loved my poem. I wrote one for her 50th too Cheers Christine
reply by Mary Hollingsworth on 29-Apr-2018
    Awesome