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Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

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United States

0 posted 2002-02-08 01:53 AM

Anniversary Math
By Larry Chadwick

We served our time,
We did our best.
Sixteen years apiece,
And we failed the test.

But if it’s hell we pay,
Then the rights we claim.
We really bear no grudge,
And actually place no blame.

So it’s anniversary math,
Here’s how addition works.
Sixteen years the first time,
With others our past lurks.

And when we added our nine,
That makes twenty five you see.
Half way to fifty years of marriage,
Never mind it’s not all with me.

February 7, 2002

This summer it will be fifteen...I mean thirty-one!
[This message has been edited by Larry C (02-08-2002 02:09 AM).]

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2002-02-08 02:42 AM

You failed the same math classes I did. LOL, it's a good thing the numbers aren't what it's all about, or I'm in serious trouble.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

2 posted 2002-02-08 02:47 AM

Since our numbers match and since I want a fiftieth anniversary...before I die, well you get the idea. We count them since we paid hell for them. LOL Things are much better now! But thanks for noticing. Goodnite!

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

3 posted 2002-02-08 02:48 AM

Larry,
I love your new math, the numbers add up to a strong and interesting poem.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Fee
Member

since 2000-08-07

Posts 381
Melbourne, Australia

4 posted 2002-02-08 02:53 AM

But hopefully the nine are the ones to hold onto....

Keep smiling Larry, things have a strange way of working out.... even if you failed maths (So did I)

Hugs Fee

Expressions,
are the most important aspects, they create impressions

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

5 posted 2002-02-08 09:58 AM

Keth,
Thank you!

Fee,
Hey it was for the best!

Thanks.

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

6 posted 2002-02-08 12:28 PM

A very meaningful poem, Larry...
I know exactly how you feel. 50 years is a wonderful milestone to work towards. My first husband died after we had been married for 34 years, and David and his ex were divorced after 16 years...so between the two of us, we have exactly 50 years of marriage...although we have only been married to each other for 3 months now.

I'm glad that things are working out so well for you too! I loved the poem.

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

7 posted 2002-02-08 08:10 PM

Lyra,
Isn't that double credit. lol Nancy and I both had former marriages of 16 years. I told her we paid hell for them we're counting them. Aaaaand I gave her an anniversary ring on our ninth anniversary and counted it as 25 years of marriage. LOL Thanks...newlywed (with a lot of experience)!

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