I have missed participating in this challenge and hope to be more active again this year… This week Colleen Chesebro offers us a choice.. Abhanga or Poet’s Choice
Since I have one coming up this month, I thought I would create a Garland Cinquain on the subject of Birthdays.
Garland Cinquain – Birthdays
Birthdays
a reminder
of the passing of years
celebrated with lit candles
and cake.
Wrinkles
are etched on skin
laughter lines they tell you
signs of character and a life
well lived
People
in the present
and in our memories
are thought of with love as this day
passes
How fast
they come around
the older that we get
a caution to make the most of
each day.
Tempting
as it might be
to disregard this date
it stands as a testament to
our lives
Birthdays
are etched on skin
and in our memories
a caution to make the most of
our lives.
© Sally Cronin 2021
I hope you have enjoyed my poem and if you would still like to participate this week Colleen Chesebro’s Abhanga or Poet’s Choice
I always think we should be grateful for our birthdays. Getting older isn’t a given. Especially in these scary times. Your poem echoes that, live life, enjoy the wrinkles! Lol. Many more happy returns to come Sally. X
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Thank Marje.. and as they say it is only a number lol…hugs ♥
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Yes I try not to think of the number but my hubby keeps reminding me!
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Lol..I am sure in a loving way..♥
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A terrific poem, Sally. I think we’re always very lucky to reach our next birthday. Toni x
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Certainly at the moment Toni.. always grateful to see another one…hugsxx
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Beautifully said, Sally. xx
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Thank you Sue ♥
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This beautiful Sally, you have represented birthdays and the passage of time perfectly 💜
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Thanks very much Willow ♥♥
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It’s true Sally 💜
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“A birthday is a caution to make the most of our lives.” Very well said, Sally.
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Thanks John.. they sure do come around fast..hugsx
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Tell me.
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Beautifully worded and presented Sal. Yes, happy almost birthday my Lovely ❤
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Thanks Debby… I am “trying to look on the bright side of life” lol..♥♥
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The best place to be ❤ xx
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Great! Every five line are looking for me like an arrow point to the next five lines, and at least to the cake. 😉 Love it. Thank you for sharing, Sally! Enjoy the last hours of this here very dark Sunday! For sake, we got neither snow nor storm. Michael
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Thanks Michael.. our storm front is on its way with snow apparently.. certainly the wind is up. We shall see.. hugsx
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Oh, sounds you will get much more time for reading and blogging. Horrible weather. I had in mind (and was awaiting) summer. 😉 xx
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You may be right Michael.. summer is wishful thinking around here in the best of years lol…xxhugsx
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:-)) xx
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A beautiful poem, Sally. So full of poignant reflection and heart. Happy coming Birthday!
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Thanks Diana.. I have no idea how I got to 68.. it seems like only yesterday I was in my 40s and racing around.. ♥
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🙂 You still race around. Lol
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Quite a bit more virtually these days, except when peeling veg then I am still rockin’ lol.. xxx♥
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What a brilliant garland cinquain, Sally. I’m so happy you’re back to writing poetry. Happy early birthday. My hubby’s birthday is February 12th. I’m making his favorite: German Chocolate cake. This year it will be nice to celebrate with Dustin and Molly. ❤
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Thanks very much Colleen and I will think of hubby on 12th..save a slice of cake for me. We Aquarians should stick together.. and with the planets aligned it is supposed to be our year…♥♥
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Yes! My rising sign is Aquarius. We’re in it to win this year! 😍🥰
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This flows so naturally and is so beautifully expressed, it’s easy to forget that you’re writing in truly prescriptive parameters. Stunning, Sally xx
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Thanks very much Trish.. ♥♥
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Beautiful garland cinquain, Sally. The years are not guaranteed, so we should be grateful for every year of life.🥰
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Thanks Vashti, I agree make the most of life…hugsx♥
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Lovely, dear Sally. 💗
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Thank you Gwen..♥
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A very insightful poem. Those birthdays are coming faster and faster.
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Thanks Liz.. not kidding we realised we have been here five years in June and have no idea where the time went..xxx
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I absolutely love this, Sally, especially in this format. Happy early birthday!
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Thanks very much Denise ♥
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Happy Birthday! Younger daughter just had her birthday, and other daughter and husband have birthdays this month, too.
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Thanks Merril.. Aquarians rule the world lol…xx
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Well, since I’m outnumbered, perhaps. 😀
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lol…my two sisters are in February too and my poor brother in March.. he didn’t stand a chance..
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Love it, Sally! ❤ Words of wisdom… xo
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Thanks very much Bette..hugs xx♥
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I hope you had a wonderful birthday today, Sally. Your poem resonates with me.
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Thank you Robbie… I would love to be in my 40s again.. I didn’t appreciate them enough. enjoy…hugsx
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Lovely poem and reminders. Thank you and Happy Birthday Sally! 🎉🎆
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Thanks very much, I appreciate that.. enjoy the rest of your weekend Brad.
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Thanks Sally.
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