Forty

I disdainfully anticipated its arrival Believing it would compromise survival Surprised how quickly it neared Accompanied by changes, I feared Just as quickly, it passed At it’s insignificance I laughed Now that its forever gone Turning forty again, I long. Written and posted 1/24/2016 for the Forty contest.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2016 11:21:00 PM

Hi Joe,, Congratulations on your win. XOXOX Linda :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/28/2016 12:20:00 AM

Wonderful write Joe ..Congrats on big win!!

Skat A

Date: 1/26/2016 12:14:00 PM

JOE, CONGRATS ON YOUR NICE WIN. **SKAT**

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 4:16:00 PM

Thanks, SKAT.

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 1/26/2016 8:31:00 AM

Joe, congratulations on your placement! You deserve the win! :) -Hans

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:34:00 AM

Thanks, Han. I enjoyed the challenge behind this one.

Judy Konos

Date: 1/26/2016 6:34:00 AM

What a knock out 40 description....wow...Congratulations

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:34:00 AM

Thanks, Judy. I appreciate a "wow" anytime I get one.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/25/2016 8:48:00 PM

Yes, forty is much more attractive, looking backward congratulations.

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:33:00 AM

Thanks, Joyce. Yup, sorry to see her go, but glad she paid a visit.

Lin Lane

Date: 1/25/2016 8:41:00 PM

Well done, and much congratulations, Joe.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/26/2016 11:34:00 AM

Thank you, kind sir.

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:33:00 AM

Thanks, Lin. I thought your 1st place poem was FANTASTIC.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/25/2016 5:40:00 PM

I can relate to this one Joe congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:32:00 AM

Thanks, JAN. Yeah, this one hit close to home while writing it. But, better to have been 40 once than never at all.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/24/2016 6:41:00 PM

My son just turned 40..I can hardly remember it. Enjoyed your poem ...BG

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:29:00 AM

Thanks, Barbara. Yes, for years now, I've said that my birthdays do not bother me, it's my children's birthdays that make me feel old.

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/24/2016 4:18:00 PM

I hardly remember 40. Love the humor. Good luck

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thanks, Daniel. Yes, 40 is a distant memory for me, too.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/24/2016 4:15:00 PM

nice one, joe! i know the feeling!

Joe Flach
Date: 1/26/2016 11:27:00 AM

Thanks, ilene. Unfortunately, 40 is way in my rear view mirror. I think there are a few of us here on PS that know the feeling. I guess its better to have passed 40 than to have never reached her at all.