Belated Birthday – example
To my good bro Alan,
Your 50th birthday came and went
Alas, I missed the great event
No toys, no gifts, no college yells
No fanfare here, no ringing bells
50 years of lobster dinners,
Playing tennis, coaching winners.
Beating drums and writing books,
Catching frogs, karate hooks.
Hanging out and hopping planes,
Watching Sara’s, Julie’s games.
Chicken wings and shrimp delight,
Renee always shining bright.
Listening to Haftorah tunes,
Once again Bat Mitzvah looms.
Family and friends galore,
Trips to Maine’s Ogunquit shore.
50 years but still a babe,
Read the Bible, be amazed.
A mere 900 and 69
Methuseleh lived to be in his time.
Likewise Noah and son Seth
And son Japheth, like the rest.
Anyway my brother dear, such a milestone
Quick! A beer!
Belatedly this gift I send
And wishes best
To you commend.
