Birthday

How I feel about my birthday!

When I was a young girl I would count the days until my birthday.
All I wanted was to be older. My Dad and I would celebrate our birthdays together, since they were only days apart.
Now that I am older, they aren't so fun. My Dad is gone and I'm just getting older and older.
Life goes on and I am thankful to have another birthday.
Happy birthday to my Dad, and to me!

9-17-2020

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

(Life goes on and I am thankful to have another birthday.) Indeed...it is a better alternative that NOT having another birthday eh? I enjoyed this write. ~Sharon

[Donna]

You are absolutely right! Thank you for taking the time to read.

[Lisasview]

Hi Donna,
Well, as they say "Time flys" And, it seems to go at full speed now that I am older... My daughter is 52!!
Yikes...
I always loved and still love birthdays...
When I was young I used to watch the clock, high on the wall in my classroom, waiting for it to be time to go home...
Hurry up and wait...but as I have gotten older I am more patient..
Enjoyed reading your poem..
Lisa, now in Spain

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Yes I feel the same way
I recall my birthdays as a young teen mum brought me brekky in bed and a present usually an lp or similar
Those were the days
I can relate to this Donna
Today my baby is turning 27 wow
I can still recall it like yesterday
Thanks Donna

[Donna]

I agree, those were the days! Happy 27 the birthday to your baby. Next week mine turns 34. It's unbelievable! Thanks Julie

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes I have oldest turning 34 and my middle is 32

Thanks 🙏

[Donna]

Mine are 37, 36 & 34. Plus I have 4 grandsons. Take care Julie.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

You too
No grandkids here

[Ranger Kessel]

Very sweet. I am older and avoiding mine. I enjoyed your write.

[Donna]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care.

[Richard M]

I'm so happy you and your dad got to celebrate your birthday's together Donna. That was such a beautiful and important bonding thing for you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend (((HUGS)))
Take care
Richard

[Donna]

Thank you Richard for reading my poem and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it very much!

[Ralph Proenza (Docralph..]

Donna, You have a Tender Soul and it shows through your sweet words. -Ralph

[Donna]

Thank you Ralph, that means a lot to me!

[JE Falcon]

Such a nice poem about a happy feeling, it's a blessing, thanks. --- And Happy Birthday when it comes around. :)

[Donna]

Thanks so much!

[Arundass TP]

Old age is wonderful for some, fearful for some. But body never supports mind later. A horrible experience. All are becoming old.

[barleygirl]

What I've always loved about your writing is the way you are so conversational & so revealing & so honest about what you're feeling. I think self-honesty makes for the best writing, like this. I have not celebrated a birthday in about a decade. The whole concept has become meaningless to me now (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Donna]

Thank you Margie! I really value your opinion!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This was a magnificent and heartwarming poem, that was a bit bittersweet. I'm a month late, but happy belated birthday to you and your father! Birthdays are so different as you get older. I can only imagine how even more different they get. A great poem!

[Donna]

I appreciate that so much! Thanks for taking the time to read my poem!