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Half Past The Century
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Life/Living Today, I turned fifty six:
Judging by my physical looks
No one suspects my age
Is closing the border
Of the sixth decade fold.
Could it be due to my Asian built?
Petite like a dwarf in my sight?
No wrinkles to worry as
The collagen component helps
Withstand the weather of times.
I shun the nagging nicotine
Of cigarettes and dopes
I eschew the vexatious spirits
Of alcohol that would deplete
And play havoc to my system and brain.
Late nights out destroy and split
A womanly character in me
A smile is one good gift to give away
Friends, foes and strangers need it everyday.
Yet, laughter is the best medicine to bet.
Being true to myself
And keeping life simple as I could
Beating the blues with prayers
Close to faith, albeit
Keeping spiritual momentum is far the best.
Birthday is not marked with worldly glitters
It is simply a time to thank the Lord
For the life He gave me
To live this long today and
Be appreciative for what He did for me.
How lucky I am here standing tall
For the wonder and beauty I see.
The span of time in battling trials
Is surpassed by the goodness
And joy I live by.
@17 August 2006
