So Happy 75th Birthday,
That's really what these words are for,
here's to you, (NAME), you're truly wonderful,
and here's to our love, for evermore.
I know you like a drink and a good chat,
but you?ve always given us an ear that?ll understand,
and I know you?ve been a very protective and proud father,
but to be honest, you?re the best Dad in all this land.
For a common theme that applies to all religions,
is do good to others if you want to grow,
and I know that is the way to live,
and in the end I?m happy if that?s all I know.
Because I've tried to take very good care of you,
and in return, you've taken very good care of me,
just know that I am totally devoted to you,
you've made my world a great place to be.
It's just our way of saying "Happy 60th Birthday",
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, Mom, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to cruising through life, for evermore.
Because he's always been so very compassionate,
he's like a good chocolate, soft but hard on the outside,
and I know I couldn't have chosen a finer husband,
I know I couldn't - even if I'd tried.
And I also wanted to Happy 80th Birthday,
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, (NAME), grandmother, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to at least another eighty more!
You see, Dad is such a funny guy,
all in all, he's a pretty good bloke,
and I hope he knows that we love him,
and that he doesn't mind the odd little poke.
And July really can't come quick enough,
because then we'll be together, this time for good!
and if I could travel forward in a time machine,
well, you know that certainly I would.
But the clocks, they only go the one way,
so it's not good, me living in the past,
because I want us to share our future,
I want us to create something that'll last and last.
My Dad also has a good sense of humor,
and most importantly, he has a good heart,
although at times, he can very competitive,
and when he's right it's "next case" (as he is very smart).
I'd also like to say Happy 75th Birthday,
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, <NAME>, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to our everlasting love, for evermore.
However, it wasn't shining so brightly on your birthday,
if I recall (you won't remember), you were twenty one,
so wasted, you had to be carried up the stairs by a friend,
that night, certainly, your drinking days were done.
So I think we'll finish by saying Happy 60th Birthday,
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, Dad, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to staying a big kid, for evermore.
Actually, we were the cause of much bickering,
but my mother usually gave up in the end,
we were good manipulators when needed,
and when in need, Dad was always our friend.
You love your fine dining and going to the theater,
you've come a long way from the Bronx, you've done real good,
you're still young and you've got a full head of hair,
and we're just glad that we share some of that Italian blood.
You've taken such good care of me this last 5 months,
you've been so patient with me, so loving and so kind,
and I know that my illness hasn't been easy for you,
but very often, 'you' have been the very last thing on your mind.
You both love God, your church family and studying the bible,
and the good book has so very often, shown you the way,
and we're thankful for your many prayers together,
you've helped so many (and you've always known just what to say).
Of course, there?ll be those you?ve left behind,
and for a good while, you?ll be in their heart,
that is of course until the day of their inevitable,
because they too, one day, will have to depart.
(NAME) was my 18th birthday present from his room-mate,
on the card, it said "too big to wrap, but I know you'll love him",
and the following day I told my parents I would marry (NAME),
and now I can say, 39 glorious years later, that was no teenage whim.
Always in a good mood, ready to do something else,
and I must admit, you did like to joke around,
but what I wouldn't give to hear your laugh once more,
because truly, it really was such a happy sound.
Mom, I'm not pulling on your "urethra",
because I do have a few heartfelt words to say,
and now is as good a time as any,
after all, it's not every day you have your birth-day.
And I know that I took my time in coming,
but all good things come to those who wait,
and that funny feeling you had on Sunday was me,
you see, we were already developing a family trait.
Although most of your time is spent with swimming and gymnastics,
you're as graceful as a butterfly, whether in or out of the water,
your freestyle, breast and back stroke are pretty good as well,
just know that we're proud of you, (NAME), our wonderful daughter.
Well, I'd like to say you're cute as well,
but I also like that we're just very good friends,
we care, understand and love each other,
but that's where the romantic story ends.
The Drink definitely improves your athleticism,
you think you're twice as good as you are,
there are times you can beat a speeding bullet,
but watch out for that falling star.
I also wanted to say "Happy Birthday",
but there's a few other words that need to be said,
because I know I'm a hot tempered guy,
and some times my tongue gets easily led.
He's always said that he didn't want a million acquaintances,
so if you're here today, you're our very good friends,
and I know that you're all very important to (NAME),
now just a few more things (before these lines have their ends).
Although my first husband was a very good man,
and truly, we had many good times together,
but I know I've never felt this way before,
because what we share will last forever and ever.
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