A Special Birthday Party


June twelfth, two thousand twelve, a special date
     for all our family to gather near
to offer tribute and to celebrate,
     the birthday of my husband held so dear.

We gathered at a steak house in a park;
     some fifty friends and family were there,
with food and drink and birthday cake to mark
     this special day revered with love and care.

He had attained age seventy and five,
     a milestone cherished by his family.
A few years back, by-pass kept him alive...
     miraculous for sure, and gladly he

outlived his dad, granddad, and great-grand too,
     who passed from heart disease before their time.
This special birthday brought us hope anew
     for younger members now within their prime.
   
Still doing well; with grace of God, come soon,
     age seventy and nine he'll be this June.


January 26, 2016

Contest: Birthday Party
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron 

January 26, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Canama Avatar
February 15, 2016 at 2:00 AM
Such an interesting birthday party poem! Congrats, Sandra.
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February 11, 2016 at 10:18 PM
Sandra, Congrats in Nayda's "Birthday Party win." Love LINDA
Grammatico Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 9:09 AM
Wonderfully upbeat effort, Sandra. I like the flow and I like your rhymes.
Haight Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Steve, and for your uplifting comments! Sandra
A. Sharma Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 4:36 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Sandra!
Haight Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. Hugs, Sandra
Gentry Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 3:42 AM
Congratulations on your win! A great birthday!
Haight Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Thank you, Susan. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 10:33 PM
Congratulations on your winning write, Sandra. We seem to have a lot in common Doctors are well guided in their work God bless
Haight Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:08 PM
Hi Eve, yes we do, don't we! Thank you for stopping by with your uplifting comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Turner Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 8:25 PM
And may he live on in health and happiness. Enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your winning write.
Haight Avatar
February 11, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Thank you so much, Daniel. I appreciate your good wishes and congrats! Sandra
Gorelick Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 5:29 PM
Good for him..and for you! Congrats. BG
Haight Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 6:03 PM
Hi Barbara, thank you for your visit and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Negron Flores Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 5:27 PM
Congratulations on the placement of the contest Sandra
Haight Avatar
February 10, 2016 at 6:03 PM
Thank you, Nayda, for another fine contest. And thank you for my fine placement! Hugs, Sandra
Lamoureux Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 8:55 AM
That is wonderful! I'm glad he is doing well.
Haight Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 7:13 PM
Thank you so much, Richard! Sandra
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