Thirty today, I saw The trees flare briefly like The candles on a cake, As the sun went down the sky, A momentary flash, Yet there was time to wish This poem was written/submitted by Donald Justice.

Just past dawn, the sun stands with its heavy red head in a black stanchion of trees, waiting for someone to come with his bucket for the foamy white light, and then a long day in the pasture. I too spend my days grazing, feasting on every green moment till darkness calls, and with the [...]

What is this, behind this veil, is it ugly, is it beautiful? It is shimmering, has it breasts, has it edges? I am sure it is unique, I am sure it is what I want. When I am quiet at my cooking I feel it looking, I feel it thinking ‘Is this the one I [...]

Today you are ten. But, with that Sly smile and Those knowing eyes, You are Going on twenty. That sparkle in Your blue eyes, That false pout, That mischievous Laugh and Kind spirit Make me glad You are My friend. This poem was written/submitted by Raymond A. Foss.

I wish you love and laughter, happiness and cheer, I hope that you’ll have fun today… And throughout the coming year. I hope your aspirations will become reality… I hope you’ll be exactly what you really want to be. But most of all I hope this birthday’s better than the rest… For you’re a special [...]

On your birthday, today, there is time to reflect On the essence of our intimacy, From a beginning in the spring-tide of youth To an afterward secured in the distant mist, And for what reason and to what end it endures. Each year I feel the consequence, keen With up-welling of sentiment, Where new love [...]

I’m wishing you another year Of laughter, joy and fun, Surprises, love and happiness, And when your birthday’s done, I hope you feel deep in your heart, As your birthdays come and go, How very much you mean to me, More than you can know. This poem was written/submitted by Joanna Fuchs.

On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy; I hope all of your wishes come true. May each hour and minute be filled with delight, And your birthday be perfect for you! This poem was written/submitted by Joanna Fuchs.

Each year your birthday reminds me That I really want to say I’m very glad I know you; I think of you each day. I hope you enjoy your birthday, All the pleasures it has in store, And because I appreciate you, I hope you have many more! This poem was written/submitted by Joanna Fuchs.

Instead of counting candles, Or tallying the years, Contemplate your blessings, As your birthday nears. Consider special people Who love you, and who care, And others who’ve enriched your life Just by being there. Think about the memories Passing years can never mar, Experiences great and small That have made you who you are. Another [...]