Your birthday is a special day to you, <br />That brings fond memories of your earthly birth, <br />And thoughts of expectations high, anew; <br />It is a day you grow older with mirth! <br /> <br />With each birthday, you feel wiser and bright: <br />That success in your life is somewhat near; <br />You make your mind to continue your fight, <br />And try to live your life without much fear. <br /> <br />’Tis good to celebrate one more birthday; <br />Thank God for His kindness, protection, love; <br />Abide in Him and fervently do pray; <br />Our earthly life should markedly improve! <br /> <br />But never feel sadder on your birthday; <br />Feel proud to walk beside God in His way. <br /> <br /> 7-5-2002<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-happy-birthday-dear/
