Brett’s Big Birthday Bash

Brett threw himself a party
Since he hit the big 4-0
And there never was a question if
We would or wouldn’t go.

He planned it with his mother’s help
And catered in the food, 
With jars of flowers on the tables
For a festive mood.

A slide show played with photos
Showing years of happy pics
As the guests all met and mingled,
Quite a varied friendly mix.

Several people took the stage to speak
And what stood out to me
Was what every tribute mentioned,
Not just generosity,

But the many ways that Brett has shown
To family and friends,
So much caring and affection,
Which, once started, never ends.

The party was delightful
And all gathered there for Brett
Surely’d join me in the hope this was
His favorite birthday yet.

(Brett, like my daughter, his girlfriend, 
has “special needs.”)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
November 17, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Thank you for this tribute poem to Brett. I'm glad his birthday was so much fun. Happy Birthday Brett.
Cunningham Avatar
November 16, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Sounds like a great day Ilene, I hope he had a lovely day. Tom
Rolland Avatar
November 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
enjoyed, happy birthday to Brett, loved the special needs smile yann
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