Over The Hill?...........Not! (My thoughts on turning 40)

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Suetang
Member Ascendant

since 2001-03-07

Posts 5187
Melbourne, Australia

0 posted 2003-01-20 07:25 PM

Turning forty is overrated
For I'm nearly there you see
But as far as I'm concerned
It makes no difference to me

As long as I am healthy
And still have much to give
Then I'll be happy and contented
With many good reasons to live

I feel comfortable in my skin
For I'm much wiser in my years
I am sensitive and emotional
And often known to shed a tear

Forever the hopeless romantic
As you can see from how I write
I'll paint an image of two lovers
Walking beneath the pale moonlight

I have found the best of presents
For it's the greatest gift you see
To be able to share my feelings
Through my love of poetry

* * *

I am turning 40 on 28th February and
unlike some people, getting older has
never been a real concern with me.I
just thought I'd share my feelings.

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

1 posted 2003-01-20 07:30 PM

This is a beautiful poem and picture, Sue. I am way a head of you, though. It's not that bad. And, it doesn't bother me either. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2003-01-20 07:36 PM

(smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, Happy Early Birthday, I too don't care much about getting older, the only thing I regret is never getting to live much joy through my childhood! (big hugggssssss) Your poetry always touches all our hearts, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Nightshade

Member Patricius

since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

3 posted 2003-01-20 07:45 PM

Sue, You're so right....as long as we have our health....then age is just a number. Wait till you turn 50 ... it's great!! Honest write - enjoyed. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....

-Emily Dickinson

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2003-01-20 07:47 PM

Great write Sue...
But I'll never tell my age...

Only that I am older than my sister..LOL!
~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So you won't ever forget me~

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

5 posted 2003-01-20 07:51 PM

wish I as turning 40 again..*s

hugsss
M

Paul Wilson

Member Elite

since 2002-07-07

Posts 4711
United States

6 posted 2003-01-20 07:56 PM

Sue~ Nothing too it. Forty isn't as bad as some people think. The only thing bad about turning 40 is when you're 50 or more you hardly remember being 40 LOL.
I hope I didn't depress you....Paul

"To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you"

bklynboy
Senior Member

since 2002-12-15

Posts 660
florida

7 posted 2003-01-20 08:06 PM

Just remember you are getting better not older. The fermented fruit gets sweeter with age. Have birthdays is a joy denied many too soon. Enjoy yours!!!

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

8 posted 2003-01-20 08:09 PM

Suetang - Happy Birthday to you. And you're so right, age has no meaning, only what's inside is what counts...

BC

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

9 posted 2003-01-20 10:00 PM

Sue, fabulous picture and I giggled when I read your poem. You are still a baby and will mind getting older a lot more, when you turn 57 like me on Feb. 9th!!! How great is it that we're both Feb. babies!!!

Stay healthy both physically and emotionally, that's the key to feeling young.

Hugs and Smiles, Marti

Most of us go to our grave
with our music still inside of us.

angsana
Member

since 2002-11-11

Posts 77

10 posted 2003-01-20 10:40 PM

You deserve this great tribute to yourself, Sue. Cheers to your graceful age and happy birthday!!

angsana

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

11 posted 2003-01-21 06:06 PM

Sue: I hated turning 40! I cried all over the place. A year or two later I wondered why I had been so silly! There's nothing to it! Wait until you reach my age! Have a wonderful birthday!

Betty Lou Hebert

[This message has been edited by Trillium (01-21-2003 06:07 PM).]

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