Every year you come closer

To that magic number fifty

It’s not a number to fear

It’s really kind of nifty.

You’ve packed a lot of living

Into Forty-Seven years of life

With all the knowledge you’ve acquired

Being a nurse and mother prayer and wife.

I think back to when I was forty seven

I can’t recall it at all

Maybe someday it will come back to me

Hopefully before I forget it all.

I’m so proud of what you’ve done

And proud of who you are

And in my book of life

You are a shining star.

I hope your day is filled with life

And you get to have your heart’s delight

And finally, all tucked into bed

You have a wonderful and blessed night.

So, enjoy the day with all it brings

It only comes but once a year

And I wish you blessing upon blessing

And hope you have everything you hold dear.

I love you! Dad