Fire Pretty

Its your birthday today
Another turn around the sun
A year closer to the hill

The fire detector blares
The smoke brings a tear to the eye
A spark leaps from the candles
The curtains burn so bright
You realize fire pretty

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Time Traveler

You've aged so gracefully over the years
Not too many wrinkles at all
Definately no need for botox
You've kept most of your own hair and teeth

After all the help you gave Noah and his boat
You deserve to rest of a "retirement community"
It must seem like yesterday since Hersey's First Kiss

They say the mind is the first thing to go
In your case I have to disagree
I added adult diapers to the shopping list for you

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Burning Candles

The candles burn
The silence is overwhelming
The anticipation is growing

Now is the time to take a moment
To reflect on days gone past
In remembrance of the good
In overcoming the bad
To be in awe of your experiences

Now is a time for future wishes
A new year to fulfill them
May darkness not dim your path
May the bad things be overcome
The good things cherished
To a year of good intentions

Today is for celebration and family
For toasts to your longevity
For birthday wishes and kisses

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Today is . . .

Today is a day to reflect on yesteryear
To cherish the good memories
Overcoming the bad experiences
The situations that helped you grow

Today is a day to look forward
Anticipation of hopes, dreams and wishes
May shadows not cloud your way
May the disappointments be overcome

Today is a day for celebration
For family and laughter
Birthday wishes and provisions
Here's to a year of triumphs!

written 03/07/06 for Kara