
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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Loved this post… 40–emembering when! β€ xo
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Thank you, Bette. I have great memories of 40! π
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Me too, Eugenia! My 40s were a time of great blessing–cherished memores. β€ xo
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Arithmetical poetics by Eugenia βΊ Read on…..
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Thank you so much, Reena.
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I like the line ’40 has a reputation’. It is what made me choose the prompt.
Thanks for joining in!
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A number I am pondering myself… Lol
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Okay this poem is excellent! Seriously, one of your finest!
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Wow! Thank you so much, KaylaAnn. You made my day. π€
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Glad I could! Really an awesome poem!
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Interesting prompt and a very thoughtful response.
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Thank you, Bernadette.
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Namaste Eugenia π
I’ve heard it said life begins at forty although I’m still not convinced.
Certainly your pen retains its lively youth.
Namaste π
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Well Dewin, it depends on which side of 40 you’re on.:)
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Namaste Eugenia π
I’m on the side of 40 that should know already lol π
Namaste π
DN
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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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Thank you. I am delighted you enjoyed it.
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Yes, I really did.
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Great way to welcome the milestone. Very nicely penned
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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That was excellent. I am turning 49 next month- I wish I was turning 40 again.
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Me too! π
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Wow so long ago lol
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Yes, many moons ago. lol
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yes
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40 is considered the age of Starting of real maturity..
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Yes, it is. I’m not so sure applied to me. lol
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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 π
Wonderful reflections Eugenia π
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Wow, I love your positive attitude, Sue! Thank you for your delightful comment.
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Great job!
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Thank you!
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Love this post..cool looking site as well π
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Thank you very much, Carol.
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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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I’m delighted you enjoyed my post, Chuck. OMW, three score and ten! You’re catching up with me. π
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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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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. π
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