My Happiest Day

The best day of my life was the day I was born, I could have been just another sloughed egg. But I had four brothers born before, Who often for a sister would beg. My parents obliged and I came into life. I’ve been told it was their happiest day, The day I was born on the 7th of July. No one wanted to send me away. A happy childhood until I was wed To a man who would love me for life. The children I bore, made me happier still, As a most loving mother and wife. The happy days I’ve had since my first one Outnumber the sad quite a bit. But I must still claim the first day as my best. I’d have none of the rest without it.