First of February

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Fri, 01 Feb 2019
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Today it's my birthday
(I am eighty-four)
and I know that soon
a knock at the door

will announce that
the postman is here
delivering the news
that I like to hear.

There will be a card
meant to be funny,
showing an old man
with a Playboy bunny,

while others will refer
to my advanced years,
wish me good health,
send kisses and cheers

which will bring about
a few secret tears.
Many friends will say
not to have any fears

and that my days
are not yet numbered;
that I have a chance
to reach one hundred.

My daughters will be
unanimous and claim
that I am a super dad
and proud of my name.

My young grandson,
a Lowry's copycat,
will draw for his nonno
a round face with a hat.

He will sign his artwork
with his name - James -
give it to me and return
to his favourite games.

But the first wishes I got
were those of my wife
with whom I am happy
to be sharing this life.

© Luigi Pagano 2019

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Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I hope you both share a happy birthday milestone, Luigi, and especially liked the anticipation of your grandson's offering. I'm sure you're thankful for your sharp intellect and mental abilities that are still of use, and to be used well. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated, Rhiannon. Many thanks.
 

Luig ix smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Luigi. What a great age to reach. This is a wonderful poem that is full of family warmth and love. mail Sending lots of good humoured cheer your way, on this your special day.

Like Rhiannon said, I hope you continue to keep writing in you twilight years and share many more of your poems.

May your day be filled with much HAPPINESS. smiley

Best wishes.

Jenny. xx 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

As always it is lovely to read your kind words, Jenny. 
An old man asked about his longetivity replied: "I wake up and I am still breathing". It is the same in my case and hope it carries on. I will still let you suffer with my 'literary' efforts (whether cherried or not) as writing is one of my hobbes. 
Many thanks for your warm wishes.

Luigi xx smiley 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

A very big happy birthday from me too Luigi - hope it's not too snowy a one!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

No, not too snowy today where I live and despite the weather being unstable I had a very satisfying day. 
Not only I received an avalanche of warm wishes, I also achieved a minor success by sharing third place in the Society of Classical Poets poetry contest for translating the poem “Alla Sera” by Ugo Foscolo* from Italian into English. Tentatively scheduled to be published on their website in March.

And the cherry on the cake is the one awarded for this, Many thanks. yes Luigi x

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

wow Luigi, I had thought you were 50 - 60,  sharp wit and great rhymes, though now I understand how you write poems so warm and full of wisdom as this one, also

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I hope you have a lovely evening!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hello Di, it is said the wisdom comes with old age but I think that experience rather than age is what makes a person more discerning.
I believe that one is as old as he feels and I never think of myself as a senior citizen.
You were nearer to guessing my age than my five-year old grandson who when asked by my daughter how old he thought I was replied: 22. Bless hin; I like him much better now.
Anyway, enough about me. Thanks for your birthday wish.

Luigi x