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!
Last year I searched so many stores,
in truth, I searched long and hard, high and low,
but I ended up giving you chocolates and a card,
and now there are some things you need to know.
And what is that snow in your hair?
I bet you love those little white flakes.
Want to get rid of your dandruff?
Staying off the grog is all that it takes.
And if you decide to come to me,
I want it to be of your own volition, your own free will,
because I know I'll always be here for you,
and as it's always, I guess I always will.
And I just wanted to say Happy 60th 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.
Because in no time at all we were off to Vegas,
thanks to the enormous generosity of our friends,
$36.00 worth of pennies and a double wedding later,
but that's not quite where this story ends.
Because mother ruled the halls and the house,
but father decided teaching was not the right card,
so he started his own painting company,
and that's where he worked so very hard.
So, you will continue to be my lifelong companion,
and I know at times, that's going to be pretty hard,
but maybe I'll take you skydiving or parasailing,
maybe I'll even pay for a meal with your library card.
(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.
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.
We also know that you like your shopping,
although it can be difficult to find the right dress,
but we also know that persistence always pays off,
and that's why you've filled our lives with such happiness.
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.
I also remember being chased down by a cow,
and thankfully, grandma came to my rescue,
and I also remember being allowed to be part of her class,
I think she liked to show me off (and you, you and you).
And some beautiful ships, they go a sailing,
and often, they travel to a far off and exotic port,
and just while you're pondering that little clue,
we'd like to share more than one heartfelt thought:
And even though I hate camping and fishing,
endless games of 500 in Cooma saw to that,
but I did get to meet my hero, John Farnham,
so to you Dad, I take off my hat.
When I was a little girl,
I always dreamed of this day,
I knew the words off by heart,
I knew exactly what I would say.
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.
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.
Because your Dad was always strong and so very loving,
and yes, I too know his true and honest worth,
but every eagle has to be free, to soar on high,
eagles are just not designed to walk on this Earth.
As soon as we met we hit it off,
and instantly, I knew you were the one,
and ever since, your love has been my light, my inspiration,
in every way, you've been like my morning sun.
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.
I also remember being chased down by a cow,
and thankfully, grandma came to my rescue,
and I also remember being allowed to be part of her class,
I think she liked to show me off (and you, you and you).
But no worries, we'll always have (PLACE),
and I know, in my heart, I will always have you,
so (NAME), for now, I'd better sign off,
your friend, forever and ever, C.W.
I go to you with any and all of my questions,
invariably, you know the answer just off the cuff,
and I wanted to express my love for you,
but at times, mere words are never enough.
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.
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