My Favorite Birthday Gift

When I was just a youngster
With my birthday coming near,
My family all would ask me
What would you like my dear?

The present didn’t matter
I really didn’t care.
In most cases what they gave me
Was something I could wear.

Then as I got older,
The presents mattered less.
There was nothing much I needed
That’s the truth I must confess.

Now that I’m a senior,
I’ll say this LOUD and CLEAR
The birthday present I want most
Is just for me TO BE HERE!


AMEN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 11:02 PM
hahaha, I am happy I came way back to find THIS one, Ralph. GREAT fun.
Clark Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Clever and cute Ralph, and how true it is!!!! Thanks for stopping by my work and thanks for the comments! Jeralynn
Culverhouse Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 7:56 PM
amen!! another day is a bessing and to be independent. that is my wish!!
Johnson Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Bravo. I join in that wish. And aren't we lucky that we are. Keep writing. Joyce
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