A Day to Remember

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 01 Feb 2026
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Note: I am told that on the night of my birth there was a power cut. I am in the dark as to how long it lasted. This is how I imagine things happened.
 
On February the 1st 1935
I was due to be born but
quite unexpectedly
there was a power cut.
 
Would the poor midwife
be capable and handle
the imminent delivery
by the flame of a candle?
 
Dad, who was coming
with a railmen's torch,
sheltered from the rain
underneath the porch.
 
Constructive as ever
was smart Uncle Peter.
He told us to put money
in the electricity meter.
 
Panic was soon over;
while granddad snored,
normality returned
and light was restored.
 
 
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Certificate U
Poem
Are you being versed?
Humour
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

That's a lot of candles to put on your cake! Many happy returns of the day Luigi and a very smart move by your uncle!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

No birthday candles, Claudine. I haven't got enough breath to blow them out! laugh But the cherry on top is welcome.
Many thanks for your wishes, Luigi x

 

Submitted by HarryC on

Happy birthday, Luigi.

Where would we be without our smart uncles? smiley

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thans very much, Harry. 
Uncle Peter sorted the situation relatively quickly and said "Bob's your uncle". laugh

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by HarryC on

That made me laugh out loud on this cold, wet, miserable day. laugh

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It's great to imagine how you came into the world. I enjoyed reading and a Happy Birthday to you Luigi.. yes

Jenny xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Lovely hearing from you, Jenny. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

xx

 

Submitted by Mark Say on

A nice poem to mark the occasion.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you very much, Mark.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by ScoZen on

I was informed from a reliable source, that in the event of a power cut whilst attending a Birthday celebration.

Birthday boy should scoff all the cake without caring or sharing.

Then...quietly, if possible, break wind,  all candles will go out and power restored.

ScoZen

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It sounds a good solution. laugh

Cheers.

 

Submitted by GlosKat on

Happy Birthday Luigi !  I hope you had a lovely day.  Kat x

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Had a briliant day, Kat, many thanks.

Luigi x