Happy Birthday, Lolly

As I lie in bed to the pouring rain And the words just stare on the page refrain. Every year they speak - every year appease But this year they seem to laugh and tease. How can words absolve all the absent time That we've spent apart with a simple rhyme? How did distance win? How did time grow old? How do friendships last in the winter cold? There was so much love and support and cheer; In our uni days it was goon or beer. But the strength we had and the endless fun Still remain in our hearts, forever young. And although we are old - we are also wise Which, in time, will reveal a new sunrise. So enjoy this day and this year and this you; It's the only time you'll EVER be thirty two. 05-Jun-2016