I want to wrap my gift in words
Sincere and true as its brand
Appreciation is what I can afford
With your wrinkled hands, I can understand
Your endless love glows like a torch
Lighting our way to each destination
You held my hand, introspecting much
Where it should lead to the right equation
Freed us from bother
You're worth more to us than anything
Your support is incomparable, my dear mother
investing time and affection for us to bring
Your smile on your face
Resembles the colorful rainbows
During dusk and full of grace
Your smile brightens a sunset’s show
Dear Mother, on your 83rd birthday
May joy and laughter abound in your heart
And may you live peaceful and worthwhile days
You are created by our God’s hand of art
April 7, 2023
Basking midst birthday greetings
Blissfully bursting via virtual blitz
Blest heart praises* and thanks God
Bestower indeed of life and love
Blooming with grace for sharing
Bountifully beyond celebration.
*Isaiah 63:7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us…
March 10, 2022
next to you on bed is a single red rose,
for my love’s birthday that I chose,
please think of that as piece of my heart..
now, now! don’t look at me like that
and don’t you start…
I love you with each breath of my being,
can’t spend a day without you, not seeing,
in everything I do you are an essential part..
now,now! don’t look at me like that
and don’t you start…
read the card specially made for you,
you will instantly know my love is true,
you are so beautiful and so smart…
now,now! don’t look at me like that
and don’t you start…
office work is difficult and boss so rude,
I was pushing sales to please the dude,
my name now is on top of his chart..
now,now! don’t look at me like that
and don’t you start…
please hear me out and let me speak,
I knew your birthday was last week,
you are angry, you think I forgot…
now,now! don’t look at me like that
and don’t you start…
Written 03 September 2021
‘A poem to your spouse on her birthday’ contest
Funom Makama
P..patriotic, pro-life, productive
A..astute, aware, ardent
N..natty, naughty,(steamy poems) but nice
G...Greek-O-Phile, gifted and gallant
I...interesting, imaginative, and involved
E...effective,eccentric,
eclectic
Happy Birthday, on March 13th! Celebrate!
Best wishes,
Madelyn
Isn't it amazing: you're still hanging 'round?
After all these years, you're still above the ground.
That is so inspiring, it's just like a dream!
So get that scoop a-working, and let's have more ice cream!
Isn't it astounding, how we're here with you?
Your friends and relations make up quite a crew!
Anyone who sees us will do a double-take
While we crowd all around you, to have a piece of cake!
Isn't it incredible, we all wonder why
You've so many birthdays, we can't count that high!
All the years that passed...it's hard to keep the score
But who needs a number? We plan to have some more!
Birthday...
thanksgiving
gifts receiving
spiritual rejoicing*
Praise God!
*Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
March 6, 2019
Time moves and makes change style fancy,
Hurl then your way with poise that shapes;
Indulge each wit with humour crisp,
Ride easy breeze in well-being;
Touch frames each trip with meal and treats,
Yes gaming gains feel simply nice;
Yarn and work fling a sanguine mix,
Each in a sweep brings serious vein;
Attract due peace when grace funds cheer,
Rise up and shine in nick of time;
Soar if you must and dazzle you,
Note the sweet scent of perfumes here;
Observe the sight of lofty peaks,
Whole as you start: be buoyant then.
Leon Enriquez
29 August 2015
Singapore
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