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12-31-23: A Number's Existential Crisis

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This poem is just a more humorous side of me that likes to twist and turn ideas and thoughts.  Happy New Year!!

 

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'Twas the twilight of the year a twinkling tiara. December 31st, digits dancing dunes in the Sahara. One, two, three, one, two, three, it's a prance. A numerical Irish step dance given a whimsical chance. In the calendar's corners, a magical mystery unfurls. As the date spins and swirls like a jester's jingling twirls. One, two, three, one, two, three, in a line. A date so divine, it deserves its own shrine so fine! But wait, what's this? A satirical twist! The date's just a number it doesn't exist! One, two, three, one, two, three, what's the fuss? Wait… all dates are human- created YES, by us! The numbers are shocked feeling quite superfluous. In the grand scheme of things oh so ridiculous! So here's to the New Year let's raise a toast. To the date that we've come to boast the most. With champagne that sparkles and tastes like the sun. 2023 is yet undone run from the old to the new one, run, run, run! In the canon of the digits a lesson we see. Time is a construct as fluid as the sea. So let's celebrate the moments both big and small. For, in the end they're the most precious of all.

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Date: 4/9/2024 6:01:00 PM
Daniel, interesting and thought-provoking. The numbers don't meaning anything, and the measage to enjoy the moment...also, I liked 1-2-3, 1-2-3, like a waltz.
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 4/10/2024 4:17:00 AM
Thank you, David, for your comments. Yes, it is like a waltz. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel
Date: 3/20/2024 11:43:00 AM
Very cute! Celebrate…dance…123, 123…or 321 blastoff to a new year… The numbers are shocked, feeling superfluous…
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Date: 3/21/2024 3:39:00 PM
Dear Kim, Thank you so much for joining in on the entertainment factor. I had a lot of fun writing this poem. Blessings, my dear friend. - Daniel
Date: 1/27/2024 8:33:00 PM
'Celebrate the moments' and Date is just a number is so beautifully captured. Thanks Daniel Sir!
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Date: 1/7/2024 11:23:00 AM
Great whimsical poetry. Belated congrats on POTW
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Date: 1/7/2024 1:10:00 PM
Thanks Andrea! I appreciate your congratulations. Happy New Year! - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 1/5/2024 4:27:00 AM
Well done and Congratulations on POTW Daniel!! An excellent , very clever, captivating ‘little number’ Haha!!!!….love the last verse especially ! Deb x
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Date: 1/5/2024 8:39:00 AM
Happy New Year, Deb, Thank you so much for your congrats and for taking the time to read my poem. Have a great kickoff to the New Year and may you find inspiration as you pen more poems this year. - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 1/5/2024 3:43:00 AM
How nice to see you being read by many! You deserve it. Truly. Congratulations on your well deserved POTW! Enjoy
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Date: 1/5/2024 8:37:00 AM
Happy New Year, Ink Empress and love your vote of confidence and your positive comments. Have a wonderful kick off to the new year. - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 1/3/2024 6:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Love how you used the numbers. 123123... Have a great/blessed New Year. Write more in 24.........................
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Date: 1/4/2024 9:45:00 AM
Thank you so much for your warm comments and Happy New Year! May we both write more wonderful poems this year! - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 1/2/2024 9:36:00 AM
Happy New Year Daniel and many congratulations for POTW with this wonderfully written poem. Very engaging read - right from the opening line - which draws the reader in! I especially love the last two lines. Well done! Very clever. Blessings to you :):)
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Date: 1/2/2024 6:57:00 PM
Happy New Year, Christina, thank you so much for your congrats! May you year kick of with many blessings, joy, an health! - Daniel
Date: 1/2/2024 1:07:00 AM
Big congrats on your worthy potd!
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Karen Jones
Date: 1/3/2024 4:48:00 AM
Hugs Daniel and Happy New Year as well!
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Date: 1/2/2024 3:13:00 AM
Thank you, Karen, Happy New Year to you and many blessings! - Daniel
Date: 12/31/2023 8:08:00 PM
Hi Daniel, I'm still in the year 2023, while writing this. I'm sure many have already welcomed the new year. First, I like your title, because today is actually 123123. Crazy, indeed ! Second, your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. This is so cute and clever, written in such a creative way. Time is precious, and we should always cherish every moment given. Congratulations on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. Happy New Year ! :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 12/31/2023 9:24:00 PM
Happy New Year, Brandy! Thank you for your warm comments and congratulations. I wish a very healthy and joyful year to you with many blessings! - Daniel
Date: 12/31/2023 3:31:00 PM
Fabulous Daniel, very clever and creative. Congratulations on poem of the week. Happy New Year…Belle
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Date: 12/31/2023 5:18:00 PM
Happy New Year, Belle, thank you for congrats and affirmations. It was wonderful and I know you have been there several times. Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/31/2023 1:51:00 PM
This poem is brilliant and engaging, clever and lovely, Daniel. It's a fave for me. Warmest congratulations on POTW.
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Date: 12/31/2023 2:10:00 PM
Happy New Year, Evelyn! Thank you for your warm compliments and I hope your New Year is full of amazing adventures! Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/31/2023 1:15:00 PM
Big congratulations on POTW. Perfect way to finish 2023 and welcome 2024.
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Date: 12/31/2023 1:47:00 PM
Happy New Year, Richard! Thank you so much. It was a nice honor. Have a wonderful new year! - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/31/2023 12:28:00 PM
Perfect for New Year's Eve, Daniel! I can picture the waltzing. Congratulations on your clever POTW! & an awaking reminder that time is man-made, made me smile. tick tock~I Am Anaya
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Date: 12/31/2023 12:44:00 PM
Happy New Year, I Am Anaya! Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem. It was a delight to write. - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/31/2023 11:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTW, Daniel. Being a numbers guy, this was a delight! I enjoyed the poem and the wisdom you were able to weave into it. Have a great 2024, my friend! Bill
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Date: 12/31/2023 12:42:00 PM
Happy New Year, Bill! Thanks for your affirmations and I am glad you read it and commented. I became more of a numbers guy as the years passed. Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/31/2023 9:59:00 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTW, Daniel. Enjoy your special week!
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Date: 12/31/2023 12:38:00 PM
Thanks Vijay, it is an humble honor to be chosen. Happy New Year! Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/30/2023 5:27:00 AM
Great poem! Yes, let us run to better things in the new year! Well written. Happy New Year ! :)
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Date: 12/30/2023 12:27:00 PM
Thanks, Heidi, 2024 is looking up and want to see the joy in every moment. happy New Year! - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/29/2023 8:03:00 AM
Aren't numbers exciting, and all add up to the 12 months of the year, good or bad. Time is all we have, so let's go out with a bang, 24 is around the corner.
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Date: 12/29/2023 11:44:00 AM
Hello Tom, it is funny to me about numbers because in high school I could have cared less for any type of math. I loved English because my teacher was so encouraging of my writings and hence poetry. But my wife is a numbers person and so my love of math has gone up over the years. I agree with you that each moment should be notable and yes let’s see the new year coming in. - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 12/29/2023 7:19:00 AM
All that is isn’t. Makes me think of the saying. If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? I enjoyed your pondering. I’m glad I am here to read it. Blessings Richard.
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/29/2023 11:38:00 AM
Thanks Richard for visiting and reading some of my poems. I am also glad to have found your poetry and wonderful insights. Blessings, Daniel
Date: 12/29/2023 6:08:00 AM
Daniel, I truly enjoy delving into the pages of your exquisite poetry. Every single day is an opportunity to convey appreciation. Your poetic nature is remarkable, and your use of diction, rhyme, and capacity to eloquently communicate your ideas encompassing any topic is utterly impeccable.
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/29/2023 11:35:00 AM
Hello Soto, my friend, I am always appreciative of your comments. My wife has expressed so many times that I have knack for learning a plethora of subjects and writing about them. I am very appreciative of your poetic talents. Happy New Year, - Blessings, Daniel
Date: 12/29/2023 4:33:00 AM
Every day should be a reason for giving thanks. The 1-2-3 aspect of the old year is an interesting note that I'd not thought of, Daniel. I always enjoy reading your talented poetry.
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Date: 12/29/2023 11:31:00 AM
Hello Lin, I agree with you whole heartedly that each day is a reason for giving thanks. As I give thanks to you for affirming comments. Happy New Year, - Blessings Daniel!
Date: 12/28/2023 9:21:00 PM
A fab cool and jaunty respite from the sadness of numbers and the year what with the ongoing genocide that is affecting everyone negatively. Wish your poetic good kind heart many more years of such fine poetry and a happy new year poet
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Date: 12/29/2023 11:29:00 AM
Thank you, my friend for your visiting my page and your kind words. Happy New Year. - Blessings Daniel
Date: 12/28/2023 7:45:00 AM
Eggnog and math don't always mix well. Back to work on January 2, but til then, Happy New Year. Your lyric was great.
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Date: 12/28/2023 9:52:00 AM
Hello, Hilda, LOL! Happy New Year to You! - Blessings, Daniel!
Date: 12/27/2023 10:49:00 PM
You really are a talented poet that deserves to be read more, anyone that isnt reading your work is missing out, your wordplay, rhymes and way of delivering poetic thoughts for any theme is just beyond impeccable. I really love the line “ So here's to the New Year, let's raise a toast, To the date that we've come to boast the most. With champagne that sparkles, and tastes like the sun,” dom peritnon! Yes cheers to that. And no more jesters jingling ah to ridiculous numbers.I wish i can stop time
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Date: 12/28/2023 7:24:00 AM
Ink Empress, you are one of the best in compliments and in poetry and I am also so appreciative to see your comments and to read your poems! Happy New Year! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 12/27/2023 10:49:00 PM
Pleasure reading you always this definitely is a fave for me
Date: 12/27/2023 5:10:00 PM
I'm not a reveler, for sure. New Year's Day? Meh. Like you say, treasure the little moments each day that brings a smile and learn from those that make us frown
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Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/28/2023 7:23:00 AM
Thanks, Tom, it does seem like so much time is put into one day and we did not find the joy in everyday or at least the moments as they unfold. - Daniel
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