Happy 50th Birthday, Son

Happy Birthday, Son!
on your 50th year.
Celebrate while you can
and be of good cheer. 

Son, don't be alarmed
as the years seem to fly by.
just five more to go
and you'll be fifty-five!

"Now, I'm one of those seniors,"
you'll mournfully say,
as coupons and discounts
fill your mailbox today.

AARP will be sending you mail.
And sellers to seniors
will be hot on your trail.

Soon, there'll be less partying
and painting the town red.
Instead you'll be welcoming
a warm bath and your bed.

May God bless all your days, Son, 
with His wisdom and ever present love. 
He'll always be there when you seek Him in prayer,
Your Savior, your Redeemer from above.
     -----Love, Mom


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Snow Avatar
May 24, 2015 at 8:18 PM
This was aborable. Made me smile from ear ear.
Gifford Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 7:35 AM
Thank you, Heather, I'm just glad I was still alive to write this poem to my son. I'm 78. Let us all celebrate our children!
Hunjeri Avatar
March 16, 2015 at 3:33 PM
this got me smiling all the way to the last word. you are an awesome mum and you hold an awesome pen.
Gifford Avatar
March 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Thank you, njen, What's really awesome is to have a 50 year old son and still be alive to enjoy him, his family and my grandchildren! I m blessed.
Chakrabarty Avatar
January 15, 2015 at 7:38 AM
Supermom poem.Une grande. Love>>>rajat
Gifford Avatar
January 16, 2015 at 7:11 AM
Thank you, Rajat, you are so kind to comment on my poem. How fast the years pass! May your day be filled with all good things from above. Darlene
Callus Avatar
December 25, 2014 at 4:21 AM
I so much enjoyed this poem to your son, Darlene. Children grow so quickly...mine do! // May I take this opportunity to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. // paul
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December 25, 2014 at 10:07 AM
Thanks, Paul, and yes, what you said is so true! It's hard for me to believe I have a 50 year old son! And I also wish you a Merry Christmas and all good things in the New Year. May God bless you with many poems to write and share with us here. Darlene
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December 19, 2014 at 9:49 AM
I had to smile as I was reading your beautiful poem for your son today Darlene. I am sure he will love this. My sister is 60 today.
Gifford Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 1:52 AM
Thanks, Brenda and Happy Birthday to your sister as well. Those birthdays really age us as well, don't they! Merry Christmas
Sietesantos Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 7:26 AM
What a beautiful piece dedicated to your son! Wonderful insight and excellent advice done in one powerful write! Well done, Darlene. Warmest regards, Pandita.
Gifford Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 7:57 AM
Thanks, Pandita, I tried to write this with a touch of humor which my son likes. Merry Christmas to you, Darlene
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