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Birthdays

We slipped into this crazy world and wailed,
Now destined not to be the last we'd cry.
At parties we would spin and pin the tail
And watch balloons rise high into the sky.

All colored like the bubbles in a dream,
Now floating high and drifting out of view.
Bright faces glowed amidst the candle's gleam.
I wished a special wish that no one knew.

Out in the yard I watch the children play,
A party now three generations hence,
And sang with all to celebrate the day,
Now happy where balloons and wishes went.

I pray for them to see a day like this.
Perhaps my birthday girl will make that wish.


Written Sep. 20, 2012 for Debbie's birthday contest

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  1. Date: 10/2/2012 1:44:00 PM

    CRAIG, , Congratulations with your FUN LOVING POEM for Debbie's "It's MY Birthday " contest bash... had fun reading all her happy dandy winners. Always~ xox~ PD

  1. Date: 10/1/2012 9:50:00 PM

    Very nice tribute to Debbie. Well done. Lee

  1. Date: 10/1/2012 3:24:00 PM

    What a cool way to look at birthdays across the generations!!

  1. Date: 10/1/2012 6:50:00 AM

    Congratulations on your win Craig. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 10/1/2012 5:09:00 AM

    sweet congrats on your stunning win, craig... soup mail!..:) huggs

  1. Date: 9/30/2012 10:59:00 PM

    Many congrats Craig for this win.

  1. Date: 9/30/2012 10:43:00 PM

    BIG CONGRATULATIONS CRAIG FOR WINNING 1ST PLACE ON DEBBIE’S CONTEST. HAVE A BLESSED DAY ALWAYS!! (^_^)

  1. Date: 9/30/2012 1:54:00 PM

    Big congrats Craig xx

  1. Date: 9/30/2012 12:36:00 PM

    Thank you from the bottom of me heart. Light & Love

  1. Date: 9/25/2012 9:08:00 AM

    You've captured youth in a perfect light. I can see the candlelit face, and the impossible wish. This is some feel good ink Mr. Cornish! Scribe ML

  1. Date: 9/24/2012 3:33:00 PM

    Yes I will! How cool to be included and to be the birthday girl! Light & Love Always [good thinking using a fav form of mine ;)]

  1. Date: 9/22/2012 6:09:00 PM

    Such a lovely sonnet for Debbie's birthday.

  1. Date: 9/20/2012 1:32:00 PM

    this birthday wish delights the heart, craig... i'll have to soup mail you when my natal day is so i can get something as fascinating as this!... so heartfelt!..:) huggs

  1. Date: 9/20/2012 8:07:00 AM

    Happy write for a birthday girl. Best wishes in Debbies contest Craig. One love. Joy Wells

  1. Date: 9/20/2012 7:00:00 AM

    What a fabulous write Craig! Is this for Debby's contest? It would work perfectly for her contest! I just love the line, "Perhaps my birthday girl will make that wish." That say exactly what you mean, hope that she gets her wish for her birthday...very important for the birthday girl! And all the balloons throughout your write, is that a symbol for something else? Maybe wishes, to fly high? This is a remarkable poem, one worth reading over and over again(which I have by the way)! Great work!!

    cornish Avatar craig cornish Date: 9/20/2012 7:15:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Russell, and yes, the balloons are hopes and dreams