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Happy Birthday

Do not be enraged

I remembered your birthday

      But forgot your age!


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Author: Paul Callus
Contest: Birthday and Aging Humor
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Placed  2nd

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2014

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Andrea Dietrich

February 9, 2015 at 6:35 PM

I came way back here to tell you something. Our little "friend" wrote a poem about you and me. So endearing. hahaha. Anyway, I really believe that he is impersonating the dead guy who came back to life!!! They are bosom buddies now, but I think they may be the exact same person!! By the way, thanks for being such a gentleman at my blog. Luv, Andrea

February 10, 2015 at 3:54 AM

Hi Andrea! Thank you for the info:) I think you might be right about bosom buddies, yet he's done very well in previous contests, so can't understand why he would be angry! I didn't like the way he commented and I was as tactful and diplomatic as possible. Best thing is to ignore him. Have a lovely day:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

June 4, 2014 at 3:57 PM

haha. What makes this funny is that a woman would NEVER be enraged if the man forgot her age!! Congrats . I see you got a second place win with this!

June 4, 2014 at 6:07 PM

You are so right, Andrea. But I remember that when my mum passed a certain age she became so very proud of the fact that she used to boast about it!! Perhaps becoming a ggmother changed perceptions:) // paul

Poet Destroyer A

May 31, 2014 at 8:18 AM

any time Paul, thank once again...Linda

Poet Destroyer A

May 29, 2014 at 6:09 PM

Paul,, Double Congrats on Carolyn’s birthday contest. Many smiles, on its future feature in her birthday booklet. XOX~ Linda

May 30, 2014 at 12:39 PM

Thank you Linda:) I so appreciate your finding the time to stop by....love the smiles! // paul

May 27, 2014 at 11:15 PM

I enjoyed coming back to read your poem once again, Paul. Congratulations on your win with this great write!

May 28, 2014 at 12:06 PM

I too enjoyed having you stopping by again! Thank you Kelly :) // paul

Barbara Gorelick

May 27, 2014 at 1:36 PM

I knew youd come up with something original.. congrats Paul..BG

May 27, 2014 at 1:43 PM

Thank you Barbara:) To tell you the truth, I often joke about this to close friends (sometimes I pretend to forget their proper age and add a couple of years for good measure!) cu // paul

May 27, 2014 at 6:06 AM

Either way will still get you in trouble... Congratulations!

May 27, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Thank you Roy! You are definitely right, especially if the reference is being made by husband to a younger wife!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

May 27, 2014 at 5:38 AM

Real great one Paul ! Gud that u forgot age else tough to survive in a woman's world ! Truly know how to make 'em feel awesome ! congrats on huge win!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

May 27, 2014 at 1:21 PM

Yes true I know , age is not gender sensitive yet our gender is age sensitive ,,,, but then why shud men also not hide age ?? No harm Paul !! Loved ur comments.

May 27, 2014 at 1:10 PM

Age has always been somewhat tricky to deal with, not only with women, mind you! Loved your comments Dr Upma; your visits are always welcome.

May 27, 2014 at 5:32 AM

Congratulations on your fine win, Paul

May 27, 2014 at 1:12 PM

Thank you Dr. Ram; enjoyed 'yours' too! // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

May 27, 2014 at 12:49 AM

Hey! hey! hey! those few words never lose their big all the way punch.. :D!!!! love that enraged lines.. :D I imagine a cartoon-like scene :P MABROOK!! (Arabic for Congratulations)PAul!!!.... :D GBU sweets.. :D

May 27, 2014 at 1:07 PM

Thanks for your mabrook Olive_eloi :) Yes, you are right...most women I know try to hide their age...and waistline...and other measurements...it figures!! // paul with a :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

May 27, 2014 at 12:53 AM

and true most women don't like to be asked bout their age and their waistline.. :D :P

May 26, 2014 at 8:39 PM

Paul Congratulations, in Carolyn's "Birthday and Aging Humor" contest. Love ~SKAT~

May 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM

Many thanks, Skat! So lovely to have you stopping by :) // paul

May 26, 2014 at 7:01 PM

Congrats on a fine win!

May 27, 2014 at 1:13 PM

Thank you Robert; did my little bit :) // paul

May 26, 2014 at 6:53 PM

Congratulations on your win with this short but sweet entry. Love, joyce

May 27, 2014 at 12:32 PM

Thank you Joyce! I loved yours, too :) // paul

Verlena S. Walker

May 26, 2014 at 5:30 PM

Nice Paul. Congratulations on winning in the contest. Verlena

May 26, 2014 at 5:49 PM

Thank you Verlena; I appreciate your stopping by and commenting :) // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

May 26, 2014 at 4:28 PM

Dear Paul, Short and to the point in a witty fashion. Congratulations on your win! The entire poem is featured in the birthday booklet. Best wishes, Carolyn

May 26, 2014 at 5:40 PM

Many thanks Carolyn!! Very pleased with the win; only took part to give my contribution to a good cause and to support a dear friend's contest :)) // paul

May 25, 2014 at 6:07 PM

Nice humour.. I don't mind people forgetting my age as long as their guess age of me is younger than my actual age ^^

May 26, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Love your sense of humour, too:) Thanks for the visit. Now.....let me guess your age.....!!:)) // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

May 24, 2014 at 4:15 PM

- Love it !!!! :)))) - Well done, Paul - Luck in contest ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

May 24, 2014 at 4:59 PM

Oh! Lovely surprise visit :) Thank you Anne Lise...so glad you like it! /x/ Paul

May 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM

:))))) I love this senryu so much my dear friend Paul. Another perfect entry for the contest that painted big smile on my face. Please remember always our birthdays;))))). TYSM again. Good luck in the contest. Big hugs! love lots, Leonora

May 24, 2014 at 2:58 PM

Hi Leonora :) Thank you for the lovely comments...and the hugs :) Welcome to visit any time :)) // paul

May 23, 2014 at 10:24 PM

Nicely done Paul. though I have no problem people knowing my age "58" Oct 59. I remember when I was 15-16. I thought people 30 and over need to be gone ;) I'm way over that now . ;)

May 24, 2014 at 4:57 AM

That's what I like about a woman who flaunts her real age!:)) I remember when I was young....but that was quite a long way back!! Now I am retired and enjoying every minute of it :) // paul

May 23, 2014 at 8:31 PM

How nice, love the birthday bit but not the age bit, so cool Paul........Vera.........

May 24, 2014 at 4:24 AM

Hi Vera, it's nice to remember people's birthdays, but I don't mind if they forget mine:) I'm very careful never to forget my wife's....:)) // paul

May 22, 2014 at 4:45 PM

ha! sounds like a perfect combination to me! love this one...

May 23, 2014 at 3:08 PM

I think many are the ladies who could relate to this:) txs for stopping by Ilene with a balanced comment. // paul

May 22, 2014 at 1:57 PM

That might not be such a bad thing, Paul!.... Some people don't like to celebrate their birthdays, once they begin to age. But, I think it should be celebrated, because others would give anything to live as long as they have.... This is a great poem for Carolyn's contest. Good luck to you!

May 22, 2014 at 2:25 PM

Thank you Kelly...enjoyed the visit and meaningful comments:) Maybe I should have started it: "You won't be enraged!" cu // paul

May 22, 2014 at 12:13 PM

Superb Paul! Good luck in the contest hugs Jan xxxx

May 22, 2014 at 12:37 PM

Thank you Jan. These writes are addressed towards senior citizens, so perhaps quite conveniently I should not mention their age! Take care:) // paul

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