Sixty
(is the Loneliest Number that You'll Ever Do)
sixty
at last
doubled up by thirty
at last
doubled up by thirty
I made it rather easily
could be at 560
for all I care
after all
it's only a number
another digit to infinity
once I'm here
going to settle
maybe a few days
a few moments
to gather space
gather up a ton of grace
behave
as if I were still at fifty - nine
and three quarters.
Published by James R. Ford
Born and raised in Boston, MA, James is an accomplished, published author. He has published many articles, short stories, and prose on AC/YCN since 2007. He has edited, and directed, many programs for telev... View profile
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7 Comments
Post a CommentWow.
Thanks to all my friends for comments on birthday.
However.......
I am not sixty years old . I am not even 50 years old.
I just wrote this one as a tribute to my sixtieth post on AC.
I was really vague, but never mentioned a birthday.
However...........
since my birthday is in April....I'll take all as an early appreciation.
Hi James,
Enjoyed this...trust your year ahead, when you turn 60 in April, shall be wonderful!
(I have just started uploading articles to AC and included you on my subscribers list..would love it if you included me on yours.)
Best,
Susan
Happy Birthday! Beautifully expressed poem.
Happy birthday my friend and poet !!!
Happy birthday in advance,James. I thought life beings at 60 and I am sure you will party in the coming years. Good Luck!
Thanks, Lisa.
My birthday's in April, but thanks for the early wishes.
I know that you are really 29 James....lol...Happy Birthday!