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Phoenix

Phoenix

Resigned to know I feel my heart
a beating drum to reach a stage
toward getting older where I feel
the aches and pain, that sometimes rage

With other aliments to inure
and aid from someone to adjure
improve myself where I assuage
measure my mind just as a guage

And as a Phoenix, I evolve
adopt its motif to resolve
in thought and purpose, I renew
my waning years, I bid adieu

A Contest on Aging Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet
June 3, 2019

Copyright © Ralph Sergi | Year Posted 2019

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Allen Beilschmidt Sr. Date: 6/9/2019 5:45:00 PM Great write Ralph Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/10/2019 11:15:00 AM Thank you, Allen

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/9/2019 12:04:00 AM How perfect this is for the contest Ralph! I began writing one but it was so depressing I chucked it. Much luck in the contest my friend. : ) xxoo Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/8/2019 12:45:00 PM And as a Phoenix I evolve - how different, how breathtaking, rising from the ashes - adopt its notif to resolve, how creative and how clever - you might be re-incarnated - an awesome write! Best of wishes. Jennifer. Login to Reply

Susan Ashley Date: 6/7/2019 7:22:00 PM I love the spirit of your poem, Ralph. An inspiring and eloquent pen. I especially love your last stanza. A great title crowns your thoughtful and creative piece. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Carole Duet Date: 6/7/2019 6:09:00 PM This is so clever as well as entertaining, Ralph. I really enjoyed it and could relate to it as well. :D Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/7/2019 6:33:00 PM THANK YOU, CAROLE!

Harry Horsman Date: 6/7/2019 4:46:00 PM Excellent poetry, such positivity on aging.. Login to Reply

Juli- Michelle Date: 6/7/2019 10:29:00 AM I love this take on the aging contest! Rising from the ashes and living more beautifully than before. Good luck! Love, Juli-Michelle Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/7/2019 2:32:00 PM Hi Juli-Michele: Thank you; I love your name!

Winged Warrior Date: 6/6/2019 6:13:00 AM Your still a young whipper-snapper Ralph...great entry my friend....^WW^...{*J*} Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/6/2019 8:02:00 PM Thank you, WW: i'M NOT AGING, i'M EVOLVING!

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/5/2019 7:10:00 AM Many can relate to your poem--so well expressed..all the best, Ralph. Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/5/2019 8:15:00 AM Thank yo, Vijay.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/4/2019 6:19:00 PM sad ending, but it's the way we all must go, with an adieu! Well done, Ralph. Login to Reply

Gary Smith Date: 6/4/2019 3:35:00 PM An excellent, flowing poem Ralph. :) Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/4/2019 4:36:00 PM Hi Gary: Thank you very much! Ralph Sergi Date: 6/4/2019 4:33:00 PM Hi Gary: Thank you very much!

Nette Onclaud Date: 6/3/2019 4:57:00 PM age is just a number despite the body pains, ralph... a remarkable insight with a touch of hope, nice!...huggs Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/4/2019 11:30:00 AM Hi nette: As the Phoenix rises from the ashes to live again' maybe I'll reincarnate to live again (ha ha(

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/3/2019 3:38:00 PM Super write Ralph inspiring us all with your mighty pen. Blessings, Gordon Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/3/2019 3:09:00 PM Getting on in years is no joy with aches and pains, you realise when you do some jobs around the house and it hits you that you're not twenty anymore. Good luck. Tom. Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 6/4/2019 11:39:00 AM Hi Tom: I think I reached my peak; I'm not evolving anymore (ha ha)

Jan Allison Date: 6/3/2019 2:51:00 PM a positive attitude gets us through the more challenging periods of our lives Ralph, through your wonderful poetry may you continue to rise like a phoenix :-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply