Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock

Excellent

It is good to reflect on our birthdays and to be aware of the privilege we have received in living another year. Your message comes through in your artful Sonnet and your apropos art.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019

Hi Raffaelina Thank you for your review for my birthday sonnet I had a good day another older. cheers Christine

Comment from Bill Schott

Exceptional

This sonnet, Another Birthday, has the proper formatting and is a great use of your pre-work time. Now off to the salt mines and keep those nurses coming.

Words to reflect upon:
For aging is a privilege some don't get;
So I'll enjoy mine now without regret.

Happy belated birthday, Christine. Bill

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019

Hi Bill What a lovely surprise and a six from you Really appreciate this and yes still at the salt mine LOL coming up to 50 yrs in nursing in Jan 2020 I am the old school ha Ha.
cheers Chris

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, a striking poem, so very warm and relevant. Happy, Happy Birthday, Christine and many many more - an enjoyable rhyming read in its sonnet form, and no catharsis required for another passing year - the birthday is but another welcome and exciting event to enjoy with loved ones, young 'un...

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019

Hi Eve Thank do much for your kind words I had a good celebration so worth while to get here Many Cheers to you Chrisxx

reply by evesayshi on 10-Oct-2019

You are so welcome, Christine, and I'm delighted for you. May you thoroughly enjoy the year ahead and all those to follow...Eve

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written birthday sonnet. Happy birthday to you. It seems FanStory admin does not remind us of birthdays anymore and many are going by silently.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Sandra Thank you and sorry for my delayed response I am a little busy at the moment but trying to catch up I had a lovely
birthday Oh well another year ticked off
LOLCheers Chris

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Happy Birthday Christine and also happy Australia Day too! A fine sonnet to celebrate your birthday with and I hope you have something exciting planned? Perhaps a night on the town? Love Dolly x

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

hi Dolly Thanks so much and yes a night with the family and friends BBQ ( Australia day is on The 26th January) but will accept your early or late wishes LOL As always Cheers Chrisxx

Comment from aryr

Excellent

Yeaaaaaaaaa Christine, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. I really enjoyed the rhyme pattern of the poem and the very comfortable reading flow. You described your day and even the countdown til next one rather well. It's a shame you have to work but it's a new group for orientation and that in itself is a thrill. Great job.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Ary Many thanks for your review and birthday wishes A lovely day with family and friends we had a BBQ tea So a good celebration. ( Sorry for delayed response a little busy of late catching up now Xx

reply by aryr on 13-Oct-2019

You are so welcome Christine, never worry about responding, like writing, it happens when it happens (smile)

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This sonnet is full of love and thanks. It is true that true riches are family and friends. The final couplet it a great veiw of life. Happy Birthday.
Keep writing
dragonpoet

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi dragonpoet Thanks for your review and kind words and yes I am rich by far with great family and friends And still here to enjoy everything Sorry or delayed response Cheers Chris

reply by dragonpoet on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Chris.
My pleasure. No apology necessary
Joan

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Chris,

There is no way you are sixty-seven! You are the youngest lady I know! You are always into the kind of mischievousness and bad behavior of a thirty-year-old! I love it. I want to grow up to be just like you!!! (I'm not far behind...)

Thanks and happy birthday!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Robyn LOL oh yes its true however I try to keep fit and healthy although some days I get quite tired and often have a ?Nana Nap? ( Thats what we call an afternoon sleep) So I think they are essential Ha Ha Always a little mischievous Ha Ha Keeps them on their toes Sorry for delayed response A little busy or just too tired LOL
do I have to grow up Noooooo As always your review is welcomed Cheers and Hugs Chrisxx

Comment from Janetsue

Excellent

I love your posting. Ten years ago when I turned 65, I promised myself to keep remembering that every day I now wake up is frosting on the cake since a lot of people never even get to reach 65. Your poem is a joy!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Spangle Thank you and yes everyday is a bonus of life so mist enjoy So glad you enjoyed my sonnet With Cheers Chris. ( sorry for delayed reply)

reply by Janetsue on 13-Oct-2019

You're truly welcome, Chris!!

reply by Janetsue on 13-Oct-2019

You're very welcome, Chris! :-)

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

Happy Birthday, Christine. "For aging is a privilege some don't get." So true. I am grateful for every day now, I turned 84 in June.
Hip, hip, hip, hooray!
You're sixty seven on this day
and you'll have many more I pray,
With precious mem'ries too.

God Bless you, Christine. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019

Hi Nancy Thank you so much for your lovely review and six stars I am honoured and so pleased you thought my sonnet worthy . I bet you are a young 84 And enjoy your work also. many Cheers My friend Christine xx