Eighty One, Well Done

I have something to say
Today is Milton Hankins's Birthday,
We wish Milt a day of joy
As we congratulate our Birthday Boy

Milt has reached the age of 81,
Many hearts, he must have won
With a flourish of his pen
He can recapture his youth again

He is a poet extraordinaire,
He writes with knowledge and with flair,
He makes some poetry seem bland
As he writes poetic forms that are
Difficult to command.

So let us all shout loud and clear,
So that Milt is sure to hear
"Happy Birthday" Wow! 81
Bringing good health and contentment
Laughter and Fun!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 12/5/2022 6:37:00 PM
Very nice of you, Shirley! :) gw
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Date: 12/5/2022 1:11:00 PM
a wonderful birthday poem for milton, shirley! he is a treasure and you have captured that perfectly!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/5/2022 7:03:00 PM
Thank you, ilene, for your kind comment. I hope you are having a pleasant day, Take care, Shirley
Date: 12/4/2022 2:39:00 PM
Aw, thank you so much, Shirley. Actually, you are a day early, but I loved it! I smiled and chuckled so much, and as I wipe away the tears, let me say how blessed I am to have friends like you here on the Soup!
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Date: 12/4/2022 3:08:00 PM
I was touched and pleased by your reaction, Milt. I am smiling as I am writing this too. The time zone is the problem; in Oz, it is 9.30 am on the 5th Dec. I share your sentiments. A very merry unbirthday to you ( Mad Hatter and March hare) unbirthday song. Take care, Shirley
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