A prickly and wise Huckleberry <br />likes his Scotch so much better than Sherry. <br />He is still full of tricks <br />at a young seventy-six <br />Happy Birthday, my ancient friend Jerry. <br /> <br />As your poems show all of us clearly <br />you can stray into nomansland nearly, <br />and the wisdom of age <br />is on every page. <br />All your friends (and some foes) love you dearly. <br /> <br />You could well be a mover and shaker, <br />but not ever a phoney or faker. <br />So please blow out the flames <br />to please all of the dames <br />and the overworked candlestickmaker.<br /><br />Herbert Nehrlich<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/happy-birthday-jerry-h/
