Twenty six? You think that's tough!
You haven't been around enough.
Double up then start to worry,
Life is going in a hurry.
In your twenties have some fun,
Birthday treats from every one.
Do it well and then for weeks -
Walking round with rosy cheeks.
Twenty six and feeling blue?
What is it that's bugging you?
Age is only how you feel,
Take a man out for a meal.
Hit the clubs and have a dance,
Buy a ticket, take a chance.
Do it well and then for weeks -
Walking round with rosy cheeks
Twenty six no age at all,
All your problems seem so small.
Piece of cake, a glass of wine,
Kiss some lips (I hope they're mine).
Go with friends to drink and joke.
Stick your tongue out, tease some bloke.
Do it well and then for weeks -
Walking round with rosy cheeks.
Twenty six, what fuss you make.
Ask a friend to bake a cake,
Candles lit and then blown out,
Birthday wishes in a shout.
Time is right to play a game,
If you lose don't take the blame!
Do it well and then for weeks -
Walking round with rosy cheeks
Twenty six, wish that was me!
That means shedding twenty three...
I'd be finding lots to do,
Maybe even chasing you!
Hit the town or see a show,
Has to be some place to go.
Do it well and then for weeks -
Walking round with rosy cheeks.
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A contest entry
- It's my Birthday and I am blue by Myjoy.
350 points, ended February 21, 8 entries
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Please comment below. Spelling or rhyming or scanning corrections welcome.
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This is rhyming genius! So now I know what to aspire to! The rhythm and flow are SPOT ON! And I also love how each stanza ends the same. It also makes me feel very young that you're calling 26 a young age, as I am 25! there's still hope for me then. lol. Loved the poem, it was a great pleasure to read it.
all the best,
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"Walking around with rosy cheeks" - sounds like complete wellbeing and satisfaction with life. When I think back on being 26, I can't even remember ... Things were kind of unsettled, still back in the jobhopping days. I did have some fun though and, as you say, that's what it's all about when you're young. I got a chuckle out of the "older man" aspect of the piece.
Just one little thing -- "games" should be "game". I really like the format of it.
Good luck with it.
jjj
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Thanks very much for that corrected.
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Funny and even naughty if I want it to be.
thank you so much for putting a smile on my face. This was perfect and just what I needed.
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Jef... absolute bullseye!
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Thanks! It was great fun to write, I love doing sonnets and other forms, but in the end, this is just a poem and that is what I love the best and when other people enjoy them too I feel all warm and fluffy!
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