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Birthday

Basking in the glow of another year, I’m just as happy not remembering Really…after fifty what is new? Thank you, nonetheless, to all, Here’s to many more for everyone Daring to grow older and older, And aspiring for many more Years until we’re all used up! [ACROSTIC] FIRST PLACE WINNER Written September 9, 2022 Submitted to “Anniversary Contest” Poetry Contest Sponsored by Sara Kendrick

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Constance La France

Date: 10/16/2022 2:33:00 PM

Milt, great acrostic and congratulations on your placement in Sara's contest, blessings Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/16/2022 5:49:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. It really surprised me!

Terry Flood

Date: 10/16/2022 11:49:00 AM

Just do what I do, Milt. Tell people you’re 21 and some months. I’m currently on 21 and about 400 months. Congrats on your win. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/16/2022 12:06:00 PM

Thank you, Terry. That's a marvelous suggestion. I'll do it!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/16/2022 6:40:00 AM

Congratulations on being on the winners' list in my contest. I was excited to see who I had chosen to be on the winners' page myself. Way to go. You might be surprised when 51 happens so hang in there. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/16/2022 8:08:00 AM

Oh dear, Sara. I'm way beyond that! I'll be 81 in December. Thanks for the placement.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/13/2022 6:39:00 AM

"Really…after fifty what is new?" - I have a feeling you do not really feel this way. You bring newness to these pages daily

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/13/2022 8:26:00 AM

I do not, but I needed a phrase for that letter!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 9/10/2022 1:12:00 AM

A fine wry birthday acrostic. Well expressed. Kudos! Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/10/2022 7:49:00 AM

Thanks so much, S.zaynab. I appreciate your read and your comment. I will.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/9/2022 10:44:00 PM

Milton when you are younger, a birthday is exciting, and rewarding. When others recognize that Special day you were born on, a child, and adorn you with gifts, it is a joyful event. The memories are in our thoughts, made up over the years. As we get older, over fifty, the feelings are diminished somewhat. It is still a special day even if we dont receive a card and are only remembered through our local bank that sends a generic Birthday card ... lol. Well we still have those fond memories of that

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/10/2022 7:51:00 AM

You are so right, Michael. My bank ALWAYS remembers, even when I'd rather forget. It's sort of like AARP. How do they know when everyone in the country turns 50? I don't know, but they seem to.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/9/2022 10:46:00 PM

special day, to enjoy and reflect on. Thanks for sharing and be blessed today my friend...