Longevity SK

"I think," she said,
at ninety-three,
"I have the gift:
longevity."

She said, "I'm sure,"
at ninety-four;
at ninety-five,
"I'm still alive."

"I'm sure to see
one century
and thirty-three!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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bard Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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June 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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June 7, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Congratulations on your first place Well deserved Blessings Douglas
Jabeen  Avatar
June 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Wow!!Congratulations!! Enjoyed reading...
Andresen Avatar
June 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM
- Congratulations, Jack ... great written :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
June 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I wanted to say thank you for participating in my contest. I am delighted your work ended up on the winners' list. Congratulations..Way to go. Sara K.
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Hey way to go. You took first place, Jack
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Love your little rhyme. Sorry I haven't gotten to emails yet. It's super late here. Gotta get to sleep
Rodrigues Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Sounds hopeful!
M  Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Ha….really cute rhyme Jack….made me smile! Debx
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