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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2006-12-07 03:21 AM



Two years ago

Turning 60 years of age makes you think of years gone by.
I'm no teen, no youngster either, midlife crises left just a sigh
Today I've joined a special group, I'm an elderly now you know
So I'm getting discount charges everywhere I want to go

Turning 60 is a pleasure, can't describe it otherwise
All my limbs are getting stiffly, but one has to pay a prize
Getting older seemed so far yet, but you get there fast enough
Looking back I got my share of joyful sorrow and all that stuff

Turning 60 years of age makes you think of years ahead
Getting paid for doing nothing is something that makes me glad
And they say that older people have the wisdom in their mind
But I can't say if that's true though

Because my body left my spirit way behind

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Today December 7, 2006

Can't say it's feeling differently, now that I'm sixty two
My body is aging many years, my mind only a few
Too many things are interesting, to let them lay around
I'm glad that many years ago, such lovely friends I've found

I may not be around that much, but you are in my heart
Thanks for giving me your love, how's that for a birthday start?
I've in my mind to come and visit United States again
But as I said, I am real busy, therefor I don't know when

BUT I WILL HUG YOU ONCE MORE SOME DAY



Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

© Copyright 2006 Titia Geertman - All Rights Reserved
Angel4aKing
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1 posted 2006-12-07 03:33 AM


Happy  birthday Titia....I am so glad I stopped to read this one.....

kingsangel

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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2 posted 2006-12-07 03:35 AM


wow!! you don't look 62!!!  
Happy Birthday Bella! I hope you have the best day and remember to smile!   RDB

nakdthoughts
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3 posted 2006-12-07 06:25 AM


Happy birthday Titia...They always say we are only as old as we feel and I say they should get rid of that saying ...

I didn't like turning 55 but thought I would get those discounts back then... they changed it now to 62 and probably when I reach that age they will change it again so I will always be chasing that discount

You look great anyway..and I too would love another gathering before it gets too hard to travel..

and have a happy birthday sending hugs to Mom too.

M

passing shadows
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4 posted 2006-12-07 07:21 AM


Happy Birthday Titia!
Enchantress
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5 posted 2006-12-07 11:05 AM


H A P P Y  B I R T H D A Y  T I T I A ! ! !   
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Have a great day and a wonderful year ahead!

garysgirl
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6 posted 2006-12-07 11:15 AM


Happy Birthday, Titia. I hope you have the happiest
birthday ever. May all your wishes become realities.



~ Reason For Celebration ~

We hope your day is happy
And that joy fills your heart
We present our gifts to you with love
With much delight we take a part

For there is reason for celebration
Yes, this is a special day
It is the day that you were born
So we have all come here to say

A very Happy Birthday to you
Our voices ring loud and clear
Look!! Lots of love is all around
As we gather from far and near

Happy Birthday, with Love, we sing
Oh, listen to the voices ring!!

©Ethel GG Kent

  
scorpio
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7 posted 2006-12-07 11:26 AM


Such wisdom from one so young!!  Happy Birthday Titia!!

believe in what your heart feels...

Marge Tindal
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8 posted 2006-12-07 12:59 PM



Happy Birth-of-day, lovely lady~

"I've in my mind to come and visit United States again"

Well ... when you get 'unbusy' ...
I'll count on this happening again, for sure !

Love you ... sure do~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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9 posted 2006-12-07 01:16 PM


                


Titia,

I'm 61, and right behind you.
Seems now family fills my days.
There's no time for getting old
As each year presents another phase.

Oh, but how they grow and change,
Yes, it could make me feel so old.
Still I have to smile as my mirror reflects
Just a few strands of silver in all that gold.
        


Martie
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10 posted 2006-12-07 02:23 PM


I've got two years on you my friend
and can tell you what's in store
those senior years and body aches
just wait 'till you're 64!

Happy Birthday!  

Kethry
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11 posted 2006-12-07 03:05 PM


Titia I'm a babe in arms
compared to you old thing
but no-one else could have the charms
to make the angels sing
Kepping busy is a fact
I know it is your way
but take some time to sleep and act
up  - on this special day.

Heppy Birthday! Many more

a good commitee can decimate communication.

Titia Geertman
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12 posted 2006-12-08 03:40 AM


Thank you for all the best wishes a 62 year girl could get I had storm and slashing rain outside, but candle lights, burning stoves and a sip of wine inside.
Couldn't have been a better day.

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

latearrival
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13 posted 2006-12-10 02:08 AM


Titia, You are but a slip of a girl compared to me. So take it from one who knows, the best is yet to be" love and happy to hear you had a nice day despite the storm. martyjo
1slick_lady
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14 posted 2006-12-10 02:17 AM


happy birthday titia
sandgrain
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15 posted 2006-12-10 05:23 PM


Does that,"...only as old as you feel" thing apply to having your 2nd childhood?  I've had days I felt 140 and others when I feel younger than my 72 years.

You're still a youngster, Tita!  With your beautiful attitude, I'm sure you'll never grow "old."

Belated Happy Birthday.  May this be a year of beautiful memories.

   Rae

SmartChick
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16 posted 2006-12-10 05:33 PM


Happy Birthday, Titia! Hope you birthday is a blast.
JamesMichael
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17 posted 2006-12-12 06:23 PM


Happy birthday to you...James
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