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Blowing Out the Candle

A birthday’s not a birthday If a candle’s not involved, Despite the fact I’ve no idea Just how that rite evolved. You do not need a cake – A scone or muffin will suffice Although, to many, iced or frosted Cakes are rather nice. Of course, some people do not like A public-type display, With candles and the birthday song To celebrate their day. But even if it’s private, When that candle is aglow, It feels more like a birthday; Close your eyes and wish and blow!

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Leo Larry Amadore

Date: 8/9/2018 9:25:00 AM

Another of your successes, Ilene.....one I truly enjoyed. I no longer celebrate my own birthdays, since there now, at my constantly advancing age (yet, thankful that I am still here and lucid), are so few of my contemporaries/friends still around to join me. But I do mark the occasion in other ways....no candles, though (one for each year would really be a conflagration!)

Jan Allison

Date: 8/8/2018 4:43:00 PM

I've never thought of why we blow candles out, I've not had a cake in many years... would need the fire brigade on stand by now lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sand Blown

Date: 8/8/2018 1:34:00 PM

i doubt it has always been the custom to blow out that which marks the light of a new year...hope

Sand Blown
Date: 8/8/2018 1:49:00 PM

sorry...i've been on a train of thought all day

Sand Blown
Date: 8/8/2018 1:44:00 PM

people probably flavored wax at one time then chewed it

Paul Callus

Date: 8/8/2018 12:26:00 PM

I suppose blowing out the candle is meant to make the year last longer, Ilene!! Enjoyed your smooth flowing poem...as always:) Regards // paul

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/8/2018 11:28:00 AM

I like this...very well done...blow the light of another year to come...All the best ilene