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The Nonagenarian Fraternity

Today I'm celebratin' my final day as an Octogenarian. Tomorrow I'll join the Fraternity of The Nonagenarian! The decades have passed so fleet but its been one helluva ride, And somehow I've managed to survive and taken it all in stride! Now, 'tis my earnest goal to become a dashin' Centenarian! (I suppose that could happen should I opt to be a Vegetarian!) Next time I see my doc I'm gonna ask if he has sufficient clout, To keep lubricatin' these old bones to ensure that my aim he can bring about!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/5/2020 6:21:00 PM

You know how you can get '6-month-oil' for your car? Why don't you ask for 10-year oil for those bones?! lol. Happy Nonegenarianism! Peace and Serenity, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/6/2020 8:46:00 AM

Thanks Gershon! How about I try fish oil - might be a better alternative - ha! Bob H

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/30/2020 4:53:00 PM

Hi Bob, I stopped by to wish you a “ Happy Belated Birthday. It’s such a blessing to be 90 years young. Enjoy the rest of your day my poetic friend:-) Alexis

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/30/2020 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis - I appreciate your kind comments. I am truly blessed to have made it this far! Bob

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/30/2020 3:24:00 PM

You are so young for your age, Bob! I feel sure you will join Joyce in the Centenarian group a decade from now. Have a happy birthday, my friend! I love the humor in this poem. When it comes to aging, humor makes it tolerable. Hugs, Carolyn

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/30/2020 3:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn. Thankfully, I still enjoy good health and don't feel 90 but, alas, the calendar confirms it to be true - ha! My goal is to join Joyce and next time I see my doc I'm going to demand that he helps me get there - ha! Hugs - Bob

Jan Allison

Date: 10/29/2020 12:51:00 AM

Happy birthday Bob, here's to the next ten years! Hope someone has a fire extinguisher around for those 90 candles!!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/29/2020 8:05:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Yep, someone stood by with an extinguisher jes' in case! Hearing from you has made my day very special. Thanks for your support and encouragement - Bob

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/28/2020 6:04:00 PM

Hope this takes my Comment..gee Will be with you in spirit, Bob. Happy Birthday to a great American and friend here at the soup.^*^*^*^*^ Hugs, Pangie xx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/29/2020 8:03:00 AM

Thank you Pangie - you and your comments make my day very special! Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/28/2020 4:52:00 PM

Happy birthday for tomorrow Bob, have a great day. Loved your verse. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 10/28/2020 5:16:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. Never dreamed I'd make it this far but considering the alternative, am happy that I did! Best on you - Bob