Ralph Sergi Poet Rhyme

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

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Allen Beilschmidt Sr. June 9, 2019 at 5:45 PM Great write Ralph Ralph Sergi June 10, 2019 at 11:15 AM Thank you, Allen

Connie Marcum Wong June 9, 2019 at 12:04 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

Jennifer Proxenos June 8, 2019 at 12:45 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.

Susan Ashley June 7, 2019 at 7:22 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

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

Harry Horsman June 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM Excellent poetry, such positivity on aging..

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

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

Vijay Pandit June 5, 2019 at 7:10 AM Many can relate to your poem--so well expressed..all the best, Ralph. Ralph Sergi June 5, 2019 at 8:15 AM Thank yo, Vijay.

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2019 at 6:19 PM sad ending, but it's the way we all must go, with an adieu! Well done, Ralph.

Gary Smith June 4, 2019 at 3:35 PM An excellent, flowing poem Ralph. :) Ralph Sergi June 4, 2019 at 4:36 PM Hi Gary: Thank you very much! Ralph Sergi June 4, 2019 at 4:33 PM Hi Gary: Thank you very much!

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

Gordon Mcconnell June 3, 2019 at 3:38 PM Super write Ralph inspiring us all with your mighty pen. Blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham June 3, 2019 at 3:09 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. Ralph Sergi June 4, 2019 at 11:39 AM Hi Tom: I think I reached my peak; I'm not evolving anymore (ha ha)

Jan Allison June 3, 2019 at 2:51 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