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Happy 50th Birthday, Son

Happy Birthday, Son! on your 50th year. Celebrate while you can and be of good cheer. Son, don't be alarmed as the years seem to fly by. just five more to go and you'll be fifty-five! "Now, I'm one of those seniors," you'll mournfully say, as coupons and discounts fill your mailbox today. AARP will be sending you mail. And sellers to seniors will be hot on your trail. Soon, there'll be less partying and painting the town red. Instead you'll be welcoming a warm bath and your bed. May God bless all your days, Son, with His wisdom and ever present love. He'll always be there when you seek Him in prayer, Your Savior, your Redeemer from above. -----Love, Mom .

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Heather Condee

Date: 5/24/2015 8:18:00 PM

This was aborable. Made me smile from ear ear.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/25/2015 7:35:00 AM

Thank you, Heather, I'm just glad I was still alive to write this poem to my son. I'm 78. Let us all celebrate our children!

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 3/16/2015 3:33:00 PM

this got me smiling all the way to the last word. you are an awesome mum and you hold an awesome pen.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 3/16/2015 7:00:00 PM

Thank you, njen, What's really awesome is to have a 50 year old son and still be alive to enjoy him, his family and my grandchildren! I m blessed.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/15/2015 7:38:00 AM

Supermom poem.Une grande. Love>>>rajat

Darlene Gifford
Date: 1/16/2015 7:11:00 AM

Thank you, Rajat, you are so kind to comment on my poem. How fast the years pass! May your day be filled with all good things from above. Darlene

Paul Callus

Date: 12/25/2014 4:21:00 AM

I so much enjoyed this poem to your son, Darlene. Children grow so quickly...mine do! // May I take this opportunity to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. // paul

Darlene Gifford
Date: 12/25/2014 10:07:00 AM

Thanks, Paul, and yes, what you said is so true! It's hard for me to believe I have a 50 year old son! And I also wish you a Merry Christmas and all good things in the New Year. May God bless you with many poems to write and share with us here. Darlene

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 12/19/2014 9:49:00 AM

I had to smile as I was reading your beautiful poem for your son today Darlene. I am sure he will love this. My sister is 60 today.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 12/22/2014 1:52:00 AM

Thanks, Brenda and Happy Birthday to your sister as well. Those birthdays really age us as well, don't they! Merry Christmas

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 12/19/2014 7:26:00 AM

What a beautiful piece dedicated to your son! Wonderful insight and excellent advice done in one powerful write! Well done, Darlene. Warmest regards, Pandita.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 12/19/2014 7:57:00 AM

Thanks, Pandita, I tried to write this with a touch of humor which my son likes. Merry Christmas to you, Darlene