My oldest daughter turned 44 today. Somehow that number doesn’t seem right…
time slip-slides away yesterdays, now tomorrows don't forget to laugh © Colleen M. Chesebro
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Wonderful poem, Colleen. Toni x
Most welcome, Colleen! 💛
Serenity and pure beauty Sis <3
You’re so welcome, Balroop. ❤️
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Crafting Syllabic Poetry is my Ikigari 💜
One day, I stumbled across the Japanese word Ikigari. After some research, I discovered iki means life. In Japanese, Gai means worth or value. When these words combine, they form the definition of ikigari, which is life’s worth. It’s often translated or interpreted as a reason for getting up in the morning. So, yes, writing syllabic poetry is my ikigari.
I also believe writing syllabic poetry strengthens our writing skills. When we create poetry, we gain command of language; cultivate a healthy vocabulary, master literary devices such as metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and allegory. We learn to work in imagery. We connect with our ikigari.
When I’m not writing poetry or crafting short stories, you’ll find me digging in my garden, or playing with my two unicorn cats, Chloe & Sophie. I live in East Lansing, Michigan with my husband—my soul mate. Most days you can find me writing poetry on wordcraftpoetry.com. 💜
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Yes! Mine will be 47 this year.
Where does the time go?
it’s too fast and then why had the last two months seemed like years? lol
LOL! Right? Then I realized tomorrow is August! How did that happen? 🤣🤔
yes but July was three months long!! 😝🤣😂
Ha ha ha! 🤣🤣🤣
Beautifully said with poetic words.
Thanks, Rebecca. I don’t know where all the time has gone. 💜
Zoom zoom!!!
LOL! 😂
Happiest of birthdays to your lovely daughter! and MANY more
Thanks Sis. I can’t believe how time flies. LOL! <3
I know just what you mean! My daughter is in her forties as well.
Time moves so slowly and quickly at the same time.
I agree. Time is the ultimate conundrum.
The older we get, the more we recognize the passage of time.
No more endless summers . . .
Happy birthday to your daughter. We never grow up for our mothers, and I guess the opposite is true as well. Thanks, Colleen.
So true, Olga. Thanks so much for your kind wishes. ❤️
I know the feeling. My baby girl is 46. Just doesn’t seem right.
LOL! I’m in good company! I’m surprised how we all have our oldest children around the same age. ❤️
Except she’s my baby. My son is older. But he has assured me I don’t need to share his age. LOL!
Ah ha! One of yours and one of mine share a birthday!!!
Mine are 40 and 37.
Oh that’s cool! Tabitha is my oldest. Amy is 9/13. Billy was 7/21. ❤️
July is a busy month for us. And Sept is our wedding anna. 🙂
Wonderful, Colleen – and good advice. Toni x
Thanks so much, Toni. 🙏🏻❤️
that final line is cute, Colleen! <3
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I hope everyone had a lovely day around your daughters birthday Colleen, I so know how you feel, my son was 47 last month, it doesn’t seem possible does it when we only feel 35 🙂 LOL
Have a great day <3
We all live in different states, Sue. It was good to connect by phone for once. Everyone’s so busy these days. ❤️
Technology never more useful when we are miles apart Colleen… Glad you connected even if not in person <3
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Both of my kids are in their 30s now.
I don’t understand how time works–sometimes fast and sometimes slow. 🤣 But laughing yes!
For sure on the laughter, Merril. Time is relative to our perspective. 😂❤️
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So you have a 44 year old child. Me too. It’s not possible is it? Your poem reminds us of those feelings I think, and the emotions this unwelcome fact stirs up.
It’s those dates that make us realize our immortality. I guess times flies when you’re having fun.
Yup!
That can’t be right? Lol. Is this happy birthday for Amy or Tabitha? <3
Tabitha. We had a great talk on the phone. Tabitha has two step grand babies 👶👶 twin boys! They were visiting their daughter in Virginia. Time flies is all I can say! 😂❤️
Wow. How cool is that. I’m so glad you two connected. <3 xx
Yup… my once a year call. LOL! 🤦🏼♀️
Lol Sis. Love you. <3
Love you right back, Sis. ❤️
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My mom says that all the time! I’m now 48, and she doesn’t understand how that can be true. Lol! Great poem, Colleen! 🙂
LOL! Your kid’s age sneaks up on you. It’s like what??? 🤣