My Little Book of 5-7-5's
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "On Being Almost Forty"2015
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Comment from closetpoetjester
LOL Hey, you are not middle aged yet mate!...I'm pushing 47 in September so looking down the barrel of 50 in three years? Pullllllllllllleeeeeeeze.
I hate the thought of it but am becoming a bit more secure in this older slightly more worn skin. Cute poem about insecurities tossed over your left shoulder and embracing new beginnings. You look pretty hot for under 40 mate.
Well done Debs
Hugs P
xo
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2015
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LOL Hey, you are not middle aged yet mate!...I'm pushing 47 in September so looking down the barrel of 50 in three years? Pullllllllllllleeeeeeeze.
I hate the thought of it but am becoming a bit more secure in this older slightly more worn skin. Cute poem about insecurities tossed over your left shoulder and embracing new beginnings. You look pretty hot for under 40 mate.
Well done Debs
Hugs P
xo
Comment Written 08-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2015
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Aw, Cheers P, I appreciate your reassuring comments.... you don't look anywhere near your age Missus - how do you keep so young looking?! x
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LOL
Cleanse - Tone - Moisturise (trust me I use the cheap stuff)
DAILY!!!!!
Comment from misscookie
Child I say this with love. Be happy that you reached that age. You have not got your feet wet yet.( Meaning the best of life is to come.)
I'm 76 years young, I'm slow but sure be still having fun.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015
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Child I say this with love. Be happy that you reached that age. You have not got your feet wet yet.( Meaning the best of life is to come.)
I'm 76 years young, I'm slow but sure be still having fun.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie
Comment Written 05-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2015
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Hi miss cookie :) Thank you for your lovely feedback, kindest regards as always, Debra x
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Hello my angel.
Take care. Hugs, kisses and prayers
from grandma cookie
Comment from Samuel Dickens
And the bad news is that the calendar leafs will fly even faster now. I recall thinking I was rather old at forty, but now I long to be that age again. Stay young inside, Debra--no one can take that from you.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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And the bad news is that the calendar leafs will fly even faster now. I recall thinking I was rather old at forty, but now I long to be that age again. Stay young inside, Debra--no one can take that from you.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Hiya Samuel :) Thank you so much for your lovely feedback - I'm embracing my milestone by having a midlife crisis LOL! Hope you're having a lovely day, kindest regards as always, Debra :)
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Life begins at 40, Debra! Actually, it has changed, I decided it is going to start in 2 years time when I am 70! I can't believe I am going to be that old!! Where did the years go? I wish I was your age again. :( Enjoy your youth, young lady! :) Sandra. xsx
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Life begins at 40, Debra! Actually, it has changed, I decided it is going to start in 2 years time when I am 70! I can't believe I am going to be that old!! Where did the years go? I wish I was your age again. :( Enjoy your youth, young lady! :) Sandra. xsx
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Hi Sandra :) Thank you for your great comments and for reminding me that age is just a number - it's what you make of life that really matters... Much love, Debra x
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Absolutely! :)
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Debra. I identify with your angst (perhaps) about turning 40. That was a big one for me--remembering I felt my life was over. But--that's not true. You are so young, your life is ahead of you--just enjoy. I'm now 73 and loving it. Many perks come with age. Yes--a new chapter as you suggest--all good. Marilyn/BeasPeas
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Hi Debra. I identify with your angst (perhaps) about turning 40. That was a big one for me--remembering I felt my life was over. But--that's not true. You are so young, your life is ahead of you--just enjoy. I'm now 73 and loving it. Many perks come with age. Yes--a new chapter as you suggest--all good. Marilyn/BeasPeas
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much, Marilyn for your lovely feedback :) I truly appreciate it... Kindest regards as always, Debra
Comment from nelliesellie
I love the picture. I love the poem. I used to dread reaching forty. Now, I am amazed to be sixty-five. The older your get, the faster time flies. It makes me sorry to have wasted so much time trying to make it go faster when I was younger. Great work.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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I love the picture. I love the poem. I used to dread reaching forty. Now, I am amazed to be sixty-five. The older your get, the faster time flies. It makes me sorry to have wasted so much time trying to make it go faster when I was younger. Great work.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2015
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Thank you, Ellie for your great feedback :) Kindest regards as always, Debra x
Comment from Connie C
Oh, sweet Debra, if only I were forty again! I have found middle age to be the most satisfying, so I think you will be in for a treat as your new chapter begins. And you have three little ones to keep you thinking young. What a nice little 5-7-5 you have here. (And what a picture, by the way, of you and your won in your profile.)
Hugs,
Connie
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Oh, sweet Debra, if only I were forty again! I have found middle age to be the most satisfying, so I think you will be in for a treat as your new chapter begins. And you have three little ones to keep you thinking young. What a nice little 5-7-5 you have here. (And what a picture, by the way, of you and your won in your profile.)
Hugs,
Connie
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Hi Connie :)Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I'm still 39 for another month but I'm trying to embrace the milestone that is '40"....I'm sure I won't mind so much once I get there! Mid-life crisis story... I had my hair cut (much much shorter than my normal trim) today and wore make-up for the first time in ages. When I collected Rebecca from school at lunchtime and she looked at me and said 'why have you got funny hair, Mummy? Put your old hair back on when we get home please' Oh dear! My 'old' hair is in the bin (a half carrier bag full!)
Thank you also for your sweet comment about my profile picture - It was taken 8 years ago at my cousins wedding - Ben was just 16 months old then, and he's almost 10 now!
Much love, Debra :)
Comment from Smoothiecool
your words allow the reader to see and feel you are about to begin a new chapter in your life
good imagery to portray message
good use of enjambment to all flow through verse
good use of "P" consonance
good use of "O" "I" "A" assonance
flows easy to understand
cheers Smoothiecool
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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your words allow the reader to see and feel you are about to begin a new chapter in your life
good imagery to portray message
good use of enjambment to all flow through verse
good use of "P" consonance
good use of "O" "I" "A" assonance
flows easy to understand
cheers Smoothiecool
Comment Written 03-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Cheers, Smoothicool for your great feedback. Kindest regards, Debra :)
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most welcome Debra...SC <:> Faye (*:*) smiles for your week
Comment from Loyd C. Taylor, Sr
Hello poet friend. Thank you for using my artwork. I loved your poem and you will find that the best part of your life is still ahead. A very big Happy Birthday to you!
I enjoyed, Loyd
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Hello poet friend. Thank you for using my artwork. I loved your poem and you will find that the best part of your life is still ahead. A very big Happy Birthday to you!
I enjoyed, Loyd
Comment Written 02-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Aw, thank you so much Loyd :) Your artwork is just what I was looking for to accompany my poem - thank you for allowing me to use it! Kindest regards, Debra
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Hi Debra, I am honored. I have posts here on Fanstory if you have time to check them out. Thanks again poet friend. Loyd
Comment from gypsycaravan
Debra. Cute poem, but come on. Middle age. You are not even close to middle age with today's statistics. People are living longer, older when they start and raise their families. Think young, lady. The best years really are ahead of you.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Debra. Cute poem, but come on. Middle age. You are not even close to middle age with today's statistics. People are living longer, older when they start and raise their families. Think young, lady. The best years really are ahead of you.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2015
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Thank you, gypsycaravan :) Your positivity rubs off on me - 40 is the new 20, right?! x