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A 50th Birthday Wish

~ Ancient Wisdom: "Age 50 is for giving advice" ~ A man is surely trapped in the jaws of a vice when he walks down the aisle and they throw the rice For from that day forth all he hears is advice All his experienced friends tell him what to do not to mention all the in-laws he has to listen to And, of course, the mother and father-in-law inevitably weight in with their say on any discussion of the issues of the day Let's not forget the beautiful bride Her opinion she makes sure not to hide She's certainly not just 'along for the ride...' Yet now that you're 50, the tables do turn You've suffered enough to really have earned The right to dispense all the wisdom you've earned And with that ~ Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns!

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/15/2020 3:32:00 AM

So very true, age certainly brings wisdom. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/15/2020 7:23:00 PM

Ha, ha. Age has to bring something positive (beside all the aches and pains). Thanks, Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/14/2020 9:57:00 PM

I imagine a grateful recipient loved this poem on his birthday.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2020 10:15:00 PM

Oh, I sure hope so. Thanks for your good wishes, Caren! Cheers, Gershon

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/14/2020 8:13:00 PM

A good one, Gershon--with just the right amount of dry humor. When I hit fifty--several years ago--I don't remember having a lot of wisdom to dispense! Janice

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2020 10:15:00 PM

Well, I'd say that you're making up for lost time these days. Your poems are a real big hit with me. So enjoy their wit and wisdom, Janice. Thank YOU! Warm wishes, Gershon

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/14/2020 5:08:00 PM

A lovely write...Liked the delivery

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2020 10:13:00 PM

Thank you so much, Arturo. It was kind of a 'special delivery' at that! Smiles, Gershon

Jan Allison

Date: 6/14/2020 5:03:00 PM

your witty birthday poem certainly raised a smile GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2020 10:13:00 PM

Always happy when you let me know that something I wrote helped you smile. Cheers, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/14/2020 5:03:00 PM

Hello Gershon Wolf, this is a nice birthday wish for the 50th birthday wish. It is the man that proposes to the woman they love. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2020 6:28:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind words, Darlene. Have a wonderful evening too! :) Gershon