Happy Birthday
Joanie
From your Sisters at Women of Strength and Inner Beauty
BIRTHDAY BOUQUET
A pansy shows you're in my thoughts
On this, your special day.
And fox-glove signifies the wishes
I'm sending along your way.
The flowers speak for me, you see,
In the time-honored, Victorian way.
My bouquet, while it might be lovely,
Has also got some things to say.
The jasmine wishes you a day full of joy,
And the crocus brings cheerfulness,
While the morning glory shows my affection,
And the forget-me-not, my remembrance.
I send you encouragement and beauty
With the golden rod and rose.
My kindness and faithfulness to you
The bluebells and violets show.
The periwinkle brings your way
A wish for sweet memories without end.
And the ivy, with her green and white leaves
Says our friendship will never end.
GROWING OLD
Some have taken a vow
To grow old gracefully.
Well, that might be okay for some,
But it sure won't do for me!
No, I intend on growing old
Kicking and fighting each step of the way.
You can keep your rocking chair,
And you can put that lap robe away!
I'll dance in the rain in my nightgown.
I'll eat Twinkies each day at tea.
I'll giggle all through the sermon
And dare the preacher to scold at me.
No, others can age with dignity and grace,
While I hold on to my youthful ways.
Why, if it wasn't for the cake and ice cream
I'd stop bothering with those awful birthdays!
Poems (c) Suzanne Mazer Stewart/Miss Z
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