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Tenth of May
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on the choppy sea
the surf and the distant light
marking time

Today to my dismay
I’m older by yet another day,
no longer the youngest kid on the block.
How did it happen?
How’d I get to be fourteen years older than
my late father,
approaching the age of Methuselah,
or so it seems
when I limp across the beach with my staff?

clouds grumble
the ocean slaps the shore
one wave at a time

What happened to the kid
who climbed oyster shell mountains,
scaled the old post office building,
raced the waves into shore,
kissed the prettiest girl in the sixth grade,
batted clean-up on the softball team,
starred in the senior class play,
went to war before he could vote?

stillness
 the face in the lily pond
frowns at me

Was she right when my lovely friend told me
I was indestructible?
I guess I’ll keep on trying to prove it.

a perfect day today
for laughing
with the laughing gulls
 

 
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 Reviews of "Tenth of May"
Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks
Reviewed on May 20, 2011
A wee bit late in catching up on my reading, but wishing you a delightful, tho belated, Happy Birthday, Gene! May many more be as fine as the "best of the past"!

Blessings and Love - Micke
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
Time must be an illusion, when one can be all that you said simultaneously. A poem can do this anyway. Sweet words, sweeter ending.
Those years look wonderful on you.

Axilea
Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on May 15, 2011

in the eyes of those who love you
youth is your companion
as birthdays never linger-only visit

hugs, Carole~
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 13, 2011
"Decima de mayo" Gene, and there are those of little wisdom who actually believe cinco de mayo weighs in with relative importance -- not nearly as significant as decima de mayo, your birthday -- an annual celebration when most people reflect upon the past, revisiting the joy and passion, sorrow and opportunities -- your reflections mark the measure of a man with a fervent lust for life's lofty menu offerings -- love,peace,joy the ever restless sea and a steady hand to grasp the quill and relate it all poetically -- happy birthday my dear friend -- I bid you love and peace, the art you share -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on May 12, 2011
Gene, That kid will always be inside you! Love this poem and hope your special day was grand! :)
Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on May 11, 2011
What a way to tell us about that special,May 19.
Happy Birthday Friend.
Tony
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather
Reviewed on May 11, 2011
I hope your day was as amazing as this poem was presented! Morgan
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
IS it your birthday, dear Gene? Could be just that "extra day" in life that is tomorrow when yesterday we felt decades younger!! I will go with the flock and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway cos every day is a day to celebrate and be glad that life and love are ours, indestructible and guaranteed while we have breath in our bones and bodies. Laugh on and loudly! I did just the same for my 54th last Wednesday, the 4th, and us El Toros know nothing but to fling up our heels, snort and be glad... We sure kick ass dayum good an' all!! Couldn't stay away on your special day... But it's already the 11th here in Dorset tonight, so time for another brandy, I reckon... Lovely montage of snapshots that render plenty of smiles and a fair dose of respect and pride as well. And make sure to get a picture of you in that red cape... XXXXXXXXX
Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Tenth of May A Wonderful day and wonderful poem indeed Happy Birthday!! Laura
Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Gene, this is nicely done and was very enjoyable to read. Of course that is always the case with your offerings. Keep em coming and I'll keep watching for them.

Thanks Dick
Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
You wear this aging thing quite well, and your writing? Getting better with age.

Cheers,
Dan
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
i'm assuming from all the prior comments that today is your birthday; so, I'll pass along some birthday wishes and commend you on this most excellent piece of reflective and pensive poetry.
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Happy Birthday darlin and many more sweet Gene ..wowwwwww beautiful writing from a beautfiul heart...sighhhhhh....have a wonderful day sweetie......Hugssss and more Hugsssssss
Love Always,
Chanti Lace xoxooxoxoxooxoxoox.........love ya
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Happy Birthday Gene!!!
Fabulous opening lines, and what a wonderful contemplation of this mysterious pull of time. And what splendid poet's advice to laugh with the gulls :)
Many happy days ahead xx
Christine
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
I have a feeling she was more right than wrong about being indestructible , Gene.

About that other matter, somebody had to kiss the prettiest girl in the sixth grade. I tried, she rebuffed me. Drat!

Two years ago on my birthday it was inconceivable to me that I was seventy. It still is.

Happy Birthday, guy.
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Awesome writing, Gene....I loved every line!!!

Anna
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Very nicely done, Gene.
Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Yes, indestructible! And our love for you and for your exquisite pen is also indestructible ~

This poem is beautiful - it reads in waves. It ebbs and flows as your beloved sea. Happy, Beautiful Birthday, Gene . . . the gulls are sure to throw you quite the celebration!
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
That kid is still in you! Happy Birthday Gene, have a Grand Day, love your poem ~
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
Laugh On, and Happy Birthday!
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on May 10, 2011
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 9, 2011
Friend Gene,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to one of a kind
and many many more returns...

and yes, indestructible!!

John
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 9, 2011
Remember, the gulls are laughing WITH you, not AT you...they too grow older as do the rest of us...stay close to the beach & you will hever truly grow old...Ed
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