Happy Birthday to Me

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 01 Feb 2024
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32 comments
 

Today, I am 89 years old.
I wake from my slumber
and it occurs to me that
89 is a prime number.

But unlike that number
I am not in my prime
although I've been told 
being old is not a crime.

I recall that in my youth
I used to rock and roll
but now my movement
is limited to a slow stroll.

This grandpa did indeed
rock around the clock.
If he did that nowadays
it would cause a shock.

I do not regret the fact
that I am not fit to jive
but am simply delighted
to be mentally alive.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2024

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Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

Congrats to you Luigi

So pleased you're hale and hearty

I'm looking forward to next year

And your special birthday party

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Turlough. My daughters also suggested a special party for my next birthday. I told them to reserve it for my 100th anniversary. laugh

Cheers, Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

These days I need a calculator to work out my age, seriously. These gold and sliver days, teeth and grey hair, glasses and pills, thingamagig and watchemecallet?

Cheers Luigi  & Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are absolutely right, Nolan. I recognise all the things that you mention.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Happy Birthday, Luigi!

And the truth of your last line is shown by such a delightful composition and the fourth line of the first verse, and is indeed something to rejoice in! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you very much for your wishes, Rhiannon. I thought it would be amusing to write a self-congratulatory verse on my birthday. laugh

Kind regards, Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many Happy Returns Of The Day Luigi.

You never cease to amaze me with your poetry. You show that keeping the mind alive by writing is something we should all keep on doing.

The sun is shining here, hope it is where you are too, for this YOUR SPECIAL DAY!

Best Wishes.

Jenny. xx smiley

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes, dear Jenny, I believe that writing poetry, silly or otherwise, keeps my mind active and it is to be recommended.. There is a bit of a hazy sunshine but it promises to improve. At least it is dry.
Thanks for the birthday wishes.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

A very happy birthday to you Luigi! I hope you have a wonderful day (and cake). and that you continue to entertain us with your words for many years to come!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Many thanks, Claudine. Those cherries will go nicely on top of the birthday cake.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by marandina on

"This grandpa did indeed
rock around the clock..."

Happy birthday, dear Luigi.

An eloquent ditti..for a man so prett...

Ah that didn't work, did it? :)

Hoping you have a wonderful day, fellow Aquarian. Paul

 

 

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am enjoying my day, fellow Aquarian. I looked up the characteristics of people born under this zodiac sign and read: "Aquarians are clever, analytical, technical, truthful, assertive, confident, progressive and innovative"  They should also have said and modest with it. laugh

Cheers, Luigi x

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

Happy Birthday Luigi. It sounds as though you have all your marbles and some extra ones you've collected along the way x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

One cannot fail to pick up a modicum of wisdom from all the clever writers of ABC tales, Jane.
Your kind words are much appreciated.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Actually one should not divulge personal information on public internet.

Keep well Luigi & Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

That's OK, Nolan, I have nothing to hide

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Wow! 89! And still composing poems; as a mere whippersnapper at 74 I think you give me hope, so, many many happy returns Luigi!

Dougie Moody

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Until there's life there is hope, Dougie.

Best, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Welll said Luigi, age is more often a state of mind. 

Dougie Moody

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Golden Cherries today go to Venerable Bard Luigi, Happy Birthday Luigi!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A fantastic finale to a golden day, Di., Thanks very much for the birthday wishes.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by lenchenelf on

Wishing you all the very best Luigi, hope you had a wonderful day.

 

L x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Maddalena. I couldn't have asked for more.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Kris on

You still got the Roll* and for sure them smooth 'blue suede shoes' in writing style...

Congrats my man, from a fan* winkyes

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers, Kris. yes

Luigi

 

Submitted by seashore on

Well, nothing wrong with the brain Luigi.
Well done you, and many happy returns x

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

How nice to hear from you, Coral. Thanks for looking in.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

I hope you had a lovely day, Luigi. Mentally very alive indeed! These days my own rocking and rolling are confined to when I'm trying to get up off the sofa.

I hope you have many more very happy returns.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello Jane. I had a really good day and I am still being spoiled. I find the sofa more and more attractive these days. The only functioning part seems to be the brain but, all considered, can't grumble.

Best wishes, Luigi x

 

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