On The 20th Day

on the 20th day of this
month on the 20th year
of my life,
let me treat you to
a free drink,
on that much
awaited day
congratulate me
at most, i will by then
have conquered myself.

is it not a feat by itself?
myself my foe finally my
most revered friend?

poem by Ric S. Bastasa
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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