"a Birthday Spell"

You are now past “Hogwartz age” Time to let you out of childhoods “cage” To turn your life’s book on a new page So get ready to take center stage Witches’ brew and Wizards spell Joyful ringing of heaven’s bell It’s now the time, can’t you tell To cast on you a Birthday Spell Age old wisdom from Dumbledore Pouring out to you from heaven’s door All good tidings endlessly pour Making sure you need not ask for more A kiss of courage from Harry Potter The strength of soul is what really matters Quick wit and charm from Hermione Granger To preserve you from any danger Minerva showers you with luck With misfortune you will not get stuck From Ron Weasley a friendly smack That will always protect your back Snape sends a potion of notion To ward off all kinds of temptation From us, our endless love and devotion A love that is deeper than any ocean May you always be as glorious as a queen May your life always be serene As we cast this spell on you Josephine On the day that you turn eighteen Note: This poem was written for my lovely niece Josephine when she turned 18. I wish her all the best this world has to offer. JEB