Special Needs

My daughter met her boyfriend At a camp for “special needs.” Their story started years ago And this is where it leads – To her birthday celebration, Which was perfect, yesterday, Near at and that boyfriend’s home, A distance two-plus hours away. We met early at a diner For a yummy breakfast meal; Next came bowling and some mini-golf, Which both have much appeal. And the day kept getting better, For the boyfriend had prepared The most festive birthday venue, Showing just how much he cared. In his yard there were balloons and signs And music for the mood, Plus a slide show of their years together And some special food. With his chef’s hat and his apron, Brett cooked burgers on the grill And his mom provided sides and drinks Of which we had our fill. There were candles on a lovely cake And presents to unwrap, Plus, we got to hang with Leo And meet Ezra (‘fore her nap). As we all sang “Happy Birthday” – Brett, his bro-in-law and sis And his mom and niece and nephew, Me & Mel, I thought of this – That each one of us, in different ways, Has “special needs” and yet, With resolve and love, the day can be As good as it can get.