Phoenix

Phoenix Resigned to know I feel my heart a beating drum to reach a stage toward getting older where I feel the aches and pain, that sometimes rage With other aliments to inure and aid from someone to adjure improve myself where I assuage measure my mind just as a guage And as a Phoenix, I evolve adopt its motif to resolve in thought and purpose, I renew my waning years, I bid adieu A Contest on Aging Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet June 3, 2019

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Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 6/9/2019 5:45:00 PM

Great write Ralph

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/10/2019 11:15:00 AM

Thank you, Allen

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/9/2019 12:04:00 AM

How perfect this is for the contest Ralph! I began writing one but it was so depressing I chucked it. Much luck in the contest my friend. : ) xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/8/2019 12:45:00 PM

And as a Phoenix I evolve - how different, how breathtaking, rising from the ashes - adopt its notif to resolve, how creative and how clever - you might be re-incarnated - an awesome write! Best of wishes. Jennifer.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/7/2019 7:22:00 PM

I love the spirit of your poem, Ralph. An inspiring and eloquent pen. I especially love your last stanza. A great title crowns your thoughtful and creative piece. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan

Carole Duet

Date: 6/7/2019 6:09:00 PM

This is so clever as well as entertaining, Ralph. I really enjoyed it and could relate to it as well. :D

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/7/2019 6:33:00 PM

THANK YOU, CAROLE!

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/7/2019 4:46:00 PM

Excellent poetry, such positivity on aging..

Juli- Michelle

Date: 6/7/2019 10:29:00 AM

I love this take on the aging contest! Rising from the ashes and living more beautifully than before. Good luck! Love, Juli-Michelle

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/7/2019 2:32:00 PM

Hi Juli-Michele: Thank you; I love your name!

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/6/2019 6:13:00 AM

Your still a young whipper-snapper Ralph...great entry my friend....^WW^...{*J*}

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/6/2019 8:02:00 PM

Thank you, WW: i'M NOT AGING, i'M EVOLVING!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/5/2019 7:10:00 AM

Many can relate to your poem--so well expressed..all the best, Ralph.

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/5/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank yo, Vijay.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2019 6:19:00 PM

sad ending, but it's the way we all must go, with an adieu! Well done, Ralph.

Gary Smith

Date: 6/4/2019 3:35:00 PM

An excellent, flowing poem Ralph. :)

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/4/2019 4:36:00 PM

Hi Gary: Thank you very much!

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/4/2019 4:33:00 PM

Hi Gary: Thank you very much!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2019 4:57:00 PM

age is just a number despite the body pains, ralph... a remarkable insight with a touch of hope, nice!...huggs

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/4/2019 11:30:00 AM

Hi nette: As the Phoenix rises from the ashes to live again' maybe I'll reincarnate to live again (ha ha(

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 6/3/2019 3:38:00 PM

Super write Ralph inspiring us all with your mighty pen. Blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/3/2019 3:09:00 PM

Getting on in years is no joy with aches and pains, you realise when you do some jobs around the house and it hits you that you're not twenty anymore. Good luck. Tom.

Ralph Sergi
Date: 6/4/2019 11:39:00 AM

Hi Tom: I think I reached my peak; I'm not evolving anymore (ha ha)

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2019 2:51:00 PM

a positive attitude gets us through the more challenging periods of our lives Ralph, through your wonderful poetry may you continue to rise like a phoenix :-) hugs Jan xx