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Milestones
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Saturday, January 9, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Milestones
 
Some ruts are OK
Like my annual calendar
Featuring Marilyn Monroe;
A sunset cruise capped by
Dinner wine and dancing
Out on the bay;
Even all those leaves
That scatter themselves
In every nook and cranny
Of my yard;
A block party where
I read my worst poem
Of the year;
My annual golf trip with
Old friends that get
Better with age;
New leisure shoes;
Even my health and
My golf game
Are improving;
And who says you
Can’t change the world?
I see the arc of history
Bending and that is
Good enough;
Tonight a quiet dinner
At my favorite hideaway;
In a world that swirls with
Turmoil and hate--
Reasons to live
Goals worth dying for;
Half a loaf is sometimes
The whole of what is
Possible;
And then there is the
Finale—
Today is my birthday
And I never felt better.
 
 
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 Reviews of "Milestones"
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on February 2, 2016
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! loved the poem.

hug
Kathy
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 10, 2016
Very well-expressed, Edward; I love the tone of this write. A belated "Happy Birthday" to you, friend. Love and peace,

Regis
Reviewed by John Domino
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
One of you best. Rock on!
Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
Noble sentiments that you will hopefully be able to meet and top by your next birthday. Have a good one.

John
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
Your "ruts" are the milestones of a well lived life that still has the spark and ambition to change the world when most have settled for muddling through.

Happy Very Good Birthday to you!

Ron
Reviewed by Jansen Estrup
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
You earned every moment-happy day and many more!
Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
Happy Birthday to you!!!! I hope things continue to go in the direction they are going in for you!!!

Love ya!

Jane
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
Congratulations, Edward, that things are going along pretty good for you, and lest I forget . . . Happy, Happy Birthday!!!
Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 9, 2016
Without this kind of positive attitude, the aging will rot and decay with only regret and resentment to occupy their last breath. An honest and encouraging piece of wordsmithing. Thank you for posting.
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