Just a Number-Maybe Not

Posted on 06/07/2018 | 42 Comments
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Forty, the product of four and ten

Let’s ponder where we’re going

and where we’ve been

Forty, the product of fifty minus ten

 Memories of again and again

or of every now and then

Forty, it follows thirty-nine

hmm, once upon a time

40, the age for celebration

or uninvited depression

40, appears to have a reputation

its significance worth a notation

Yes, for me forty was a good year

I’ve no reasons to shed a tear

 Forty, though you haven’t asked

your future’s not your past

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge Week 40

-Eugenia

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42 responses to “Just a Number-Maybe Not”

  1. Bette A. Stevens | 06/07/2018 at 9:18 pm |

    Loved this post… 40–emembering when! ❤ xo

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  3. Reena Saxena | 06/07/2018 at 9:34 pm |

    Reblogged this on Reena Saxena and commented:

    Arithmetical poetics by Eugenia ☺ Read on…..

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  4. Reena Saxena | 06/07/2018 at 9:36 pm |

    I like the line ’40 has a reputation’. It is what made me choose the prompt.

    Thanks for joining in!

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  5. KD | 06/07/2018 at 10:01 pm |

    A number I am pondering myself… Lol

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  6. kaylaannauthor | 06/08/2018 at 2:36 am |

    Okay this poem is excellent! Seriously, one of your finest!

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  7. Bernadette | 06/08/2018 at 6:13 am |

    Interesting prompt and a very thoughtful response.

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  8. Dewin Nefol | 06/08/2018 at 1:27 pm |

    Namaste Eugenia 🙂

    I’ve heard it said life begins at forty although I’m still not convinced.

    Certainly your pen retains its lively youth.

    Namaste 🙂

    DN

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  9. MOMENTS | 06/08/2018 at 5:14 pm |

    I have enjoyed this poem on a significant number and the way poetry and math are combined to evoke past memories. Very nice!

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  10. Shantanu Baruah | 06/08/2018 at 6:36 pm |

    Great way to welcome the milestone. Very nicely penned

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  11. 15andmeowing | 06/09/2018 at 10:25 pm |

    That was excellent. I am turning 49 next month- I wish I was turning 40 again.

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  12. Lynz Real Cooking | 06/10/2018 at 7:55 am |

    Wow so long ago lol

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  13. Abdul Gani | 06/10/2018 at 9:53 am |

    40 is considered the age of Starting of real maturity..

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  15. Sue Dreamwalker | 06/15/2018 at 2:40 pm |

    I think 40 was a great milestone that when I reached it I didn’t feel it.. 50 how ever was much better than expected and 60, well that positively glowed 😀
    Wonderful reflections Eugenia 🙂

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  17. Carol | 06/19/2018 at 11:09 pm |

    Love this post..cool looking site as well 🙂

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  18. thereluctantpoet | 07/07/2018 at 3:41 pm |

    Really enjoyed this post, Dear E! Just a number. Forty was a good year for me! This October I get to face the three score and ten! Ha! Delightful topic and post!!
    xoxo

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    • -Eugenia | 07/07/2018 at 6:12 pm |

      I’m delighted you enjoyed my post, Chuck. OMW, three score and ten! You’re catching up with me. 🙂

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      • thereluctantpoet | 07/09/2018 at 12:52 pm |

        Well, I hope you are feeling like I do “most of the time” – only half my age – until I look in the mirror! I’m sure that the mirror is much kinder to you than me! I’m guessing 37 years of playing lots of racquetball has helped me? Ha!
        xoxoxo

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      • -Eugenia | 07/09/2018 at 2:58 pm |

        I feel good for my age, and like you “most of the time” – feel half my age. I am very fair and being born and raised in Florida, I loved and spent a lot of time at the beach. Too much sun eventually takes its toll and I limit my sun exposure now.

        Currently, I live close to Atlanta and enjoy the milder temps and being close to the mountains.

        Vitamin C creams and sunscreen are my best friends. 😎

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