A Special Birthday Party


June twelfth, two thousand twelve, a special date
     for all our family to gather near
to offer tribute and to celebrate,
     the birthday of my husband held so dear.

We gathered at a steak house in a park;
     some fifty friends and family were there,
with food and drink and birthday cake to mark
     this special day revered with love and care.

He had attained age seventy and five,
     a milestone cherished by his family.
A few years back, by-pass kept him alive...
     miraculous for sure, and gladly he

outlived his dad, granddad, and great-grand too,
     who passed from heart disease before their time.
This special birthday brought us hope anew
     for younger members now within their prime.
   
Still doing well; with grace of God, come soon,
     age seventy and nine he'll be this June.


January 26, 2016

Contest: Birthday Party
Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron 

January 26, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 2/15/2016 2:00:00 AM
Such an interesting birthday party poem! Congrats, Sandra.
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Date: 2/11/2016 10:18:00 PM
Sandra, Congrats in Nayda's "Birthday Party win." Love LINDA
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Date: 2/11/2016 9:09:00 AM
Wonderfully upbeat effort, Sandra. I like the flow and I like your rhymes.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/11/2016 2:09:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Steve, and for your uplifting comments! Sandra
Date: 2/11/2016 4:36:00 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Sandra!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/11/2016 2:09:00 PM
Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/11/2016 3:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your win! A great birthday!
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/11/2016 2:09:00 PM
Thank you, Susan. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/10/2016 10:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning write, Sandra. We seem to have a lot in common Doctors are well guided in their work God bless
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/11/2016 2:08:00 PM
Hi Eve, yes we do, don't we! Thank you for stopping by with your uplifting comments and congrats. Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/10/2016 8:25:00 PM
And may he live on in health and happiness. Enjoyed the read. Congratulations on your winning write.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/11/2016 2:07:00 PM
Thank you so much, Daniel. I appreciate your good wishes and congrats! Sandra
Date: 2/10/2016 5:29:00 PM
Good for him..and for you! Congrats. BG
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/10/2016 6:03:00 PM
Hi Barbara, thank you for your visit and congrats! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 2/10/2016 5:27:00 PM
Congratulations on the placement of the contest Sandra
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Sandra Haight
Date: 2/10/2016 6:03:00 PM
Thank you, Nayda, for another fine contest. And thank you for my fine placement! Hugs, Sandra
Date: 1/26/2016 8:55:00 AM
That is wonderful! I'm glad he is doing well.
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Sandra Haight
Date: 1/26/2016 7:13:00 PM
Thank you so much, Richard! Sandra
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