A Half Century Celebration
My hubby turns the big 5-0 today
He’s still a handsome man, what can I say?
His presence fills each room that he walks in
A smile like his is one that’s meant to win
There’s more of him now than there was before
Yet his physique is still one to adore
His lips are full and luscious, lovely sight
They make one want to kiss all day and night
He is a man who will not bend to age
The years that pass just make him more a sage
The silver in his hair is dear to me
His wisdom is what guides our family
He is not one to delve into romance
Unless, of course, there is some circumstance
He prides himself that he can tell a joke
Because he knows his finance, we’re not broke
He is so proud of where he has been bred
From River Nile his heart and soul were fed
I wish that I could gift him lots of wealth
And keep him through the years in perfect health
Though I cannot lay claim to “perfect wife”
I may have caused him drama and some strife
True to his name, he is a great AMIR (prince)
To all who call him friend, his heart is near
Now half a century we celebrate
With goodies and with cake we fill his plate
We sing him birthday songs and clap with glee
and wish him years as sweet as they can be
Eileen Ghali
September 24, 2017
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