On Turning Fifty


On Turning Fifty


When  I turned fifty years ago,
I felt half a century old!
But now that age is young to me
Since my three kids passed that threshold.

Age fifty is just relative...
there is no need to feel despair.
Compared to 'centenarians'
You still are only half-way there!


Sandra M. Haight

~7th Place~
Premiere Contest: On Turning Fifty
Sponsor: Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer
Judged: 04/25/2017

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Teddy Kimathi

Date: 4/27/2017 8:10:00 AM

Lolest, I love that "relative" line.... Congrats Sandra, for your WIN in the contest!!! ;-)

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2017 6:14:00 PM

So pleased that you liked my poem, Teddy! Thanks for the positive comment and congrats! Sandra

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 4/26/2017 8:30:00 AM

This is short and fabulous Sandra!Congrats!

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/27/2017 6:13:00 PM

Thank you once again, Sara, for your supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 4/25/2017 5:05:00 PM

Back to congratulate you ~*

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/26/2017 7:44:00 AM

Thank you very much, Eve! Hugs, Sandra

Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer

Date: 4/25/2017 2:31:00 PM

Nice thought Sandra, Congratulations, Cecelia

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/26/2017 7:44:00 AM

Thank you once again, Cecelia! Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe

Date: 4/25/2017 2:30:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/26/2017 7:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Agnes. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/22/2017 7:20:00 PM

I used to think I wanted to become a centenarian but knowing my genetics now, I am not really so set on it any more. I guess I'll just take what life gives me! Great attitude in your poem

Sandra Haight
Date: 4/26/2017 7:49:00 AM

Thank you so much for reading my poem and your supportive comment. None of us know when our life will end and all we can do is try to live healthily and have positive thoughts. Hugs, Sandra