Get Your Premium Membership

Nine Times Nine Plus Nine Birthday

Nine days and she is counting until
Her age will be nine times nine plus nine
She wears a size nine dress, she reminds
Tells me please do not make such a fuss
Nine times I tell her not to worry
Simply dress yourself up to the nines
And we will celebrate your birthday
With all nine times nine candles plus nine
Everything will surely work out fine!

Written May 10, 2021
for "A Time for Nine" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Michelle Faulkner

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/11/2021 12:27:00 PM
such a fun read :)
Login to Reply
Date: 5/11/2021 6:12:00 AM
This is a really good one, Milton--creatively conceived, skillfully written, and charming! Janice
Login to Reply
Hankins Avatar
L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/11/2021 7:55:00 AM
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Janice. I appreciated your positive remarks.
Date: 5/10/2021 8:13:00 PM
Whoa! Seems you have really nailed this one, Milt -- with or without a contest. Love it! :) gw
Login to Reply
Hankins Avatar
L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/10/2021 9:15:00 PM
Thanks, Gershon. I'm glad you got a kick out of it!
Date: 5/10/2021 5:01:00 PM
Just adorable... A nice nine poem. Love it. God bless you friend. Love to you, Gina
Login to Reply
Hankins Avatar
L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/10/2021 5:01:00 PM
Thanks, Gina!

Book: Reflection on the Important Things