Happy ‘Not Dead’ Day

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another year has passed

Dodging death’s embrace

Celebrating my survival

In a lethal world

I have defeated

All diseases that took hold

Avoided accidents

From work and home

No phantom failing

Of essential parts

Evil acts of God and man

Have passed me by

Today I reap the prize

A precious cake

Of my request

Branded with my name

This is my reward

For not dying this last year

Happy birthday to me

(Birthday entry to The Ranting Papizilla April poetry event.)

About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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25 Responses to Happy ‘Not Dead’ Day

  1. chaseitorbchased says:
    April 9, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Happy birthday to you!

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  2. eTilde says:
    April 9, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Happy Birthday and I wish you many more not dead celebrations. 🙂

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  3. Olivia Stocum says:
    April 9, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Happy not-dead day. Wait, how would that work for a zombie? Happy un-dead day.

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  4. tyroper says:
    April 9, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Happy Birthday, Charles!

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  5. Gwen Bristol says:
    April 9, 2013 at 10:26 am

    So glad you’re alive! Being mortal is so much better than the other option. 🙂

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  6. Pamela Beckford says:
    April 9, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I liked this – in a macabre twisted way 🙂

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  7. John w Howell says:
    April 9, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Happy Birthday and many more years to enter other birthday poetry events. – John

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  8. Melonie Ann says:
    April 9, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Just wanted to let you know i nominated you for an award!!! Check out my blog for more details!!!

    Congrats on 500 post too!!!

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  9. blackandwrite says:
    April 9, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I must say “not dying” is quite an accomplishment. You say this on your birthday, I say it every morning when my feet hit the floor. I guess my age is showing. 🙂 Happy Birthday.

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  10. Papizilla says:
    April 9, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Reblogged this on The Ranting Papizilla and commented:
    Join me in wishing Charles a Happy Birthday!

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