Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

Octogenerian

His 85th birthday
  a piece of cake
  bb did take                              bb = birthday boy

Some special gifts
  his fingers shook
  he unwrapped
  two longed-for books

Another year gone by
  a rough stretch
  but good times sure
  what matter, rich or poor

Closer to God he edges
  counting down
  not up... now
two questions: when and how


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A fictional piece, although I picked
85 because my mother lived to 
age 86.

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Caren Krutsinger June 2, 2021 at 2:57 AM "when and how" - They are questions, but not big ones, right?

Quoth Theraven May 30, 2021 at 12:29 PM Greetings Gershon, Wonderful tribute found in a number, less one. Somewhere I hear it 'Nearer, My God, to Thee'. Each year closer to the top; an angel's ladder, each wrung told of in Jacob's dream. -Richard Gershon Wolf May 30, 2021 at 2:59 PM Would it were a straight-line upward ascent. We ordinary, less-than-saintly men have trouble letting go of this wonderful earth, foolish as that may be. Thanks for your encouraging words, Richard, and a Meaningful Memorial Day to you. Best always, Gershon

L Milton Hankins May 30, 2021 at 9:17 AM A memorable piece of writing, G.W. As I bear down on this age...five years hence, I should hope they will be "good times sure" and that I will still receive those "longed-for" books. Fine writing, friend. L Milton Hankins May 30, 2021 at 8:50 PM Oh, not fifteen for sure. I'll be 80 in December. I'll settle for five after that...if I'm lucky! Gershon Wolf May 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM Oh, and I hope the next five years (and the fifteen after that! minimum!) will be 'good times sure' as well, my dear poetry friend. Best always, Gershon

Tom Cunningham May 30, 2021 at 4:01 AM A great age for sure Gershon, hope I reach that milestone and beyond and that god doesn't summon me too early. Tom Gershon Wolf May 30, 2021 at 3:05 PM Amen, Tom. Let God take His sweet time with you (and me too perhaps). Cheers, Gershon

Alexis Y. May 29, 2021 at 10:21 PM Hi Gershon, Fictional or not, I enjoyed it all the same. It is a true story to someone. Living to be 85 years of age is a blessing. Your mother was blessed. Have a wonderful evening, my friend:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf May 30, 2021 at 3:05 PM Thank you, Alexis. And may you too have long life, in good health. Cheers, Gershon