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Look what the stork brought

Way back in 1964, The stork dropped me at the front door. Now that I’ve turned fifty, I think that it’s nifty, That Mom said, “Please bring me one more!”

He's got my number

A mysterious text message showed up on my cellphone yesterday: There once was a gal named Meps Who passed the awesomeness test She has a birthday And all I can say May it be one… He's got my number

Making a birthday wish

On my birthday, I’d like to believe, That my brother, the one known as Steve, Will call from Above, And say, “Hey, I love you, and I’m coming back there, on leave!”

Jolly young Jill

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I am sorry to hear, Smiling Jill, That your birthday’s no longer a thrill, All your friends think you’re great, And should still celebrate — You’re not old, you’re just over the hill. Happy Birthday,… Jolly young Jill

Popular Paablo

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If your five hundred friends each could count, As one-tenth of your life, the amount, Is your age: FIFTY years! Dump some friends now, poor dears, Do the math — it’s an old-age “discount.” In… Popular Paablo

Happy Birthday, Kiddo!

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The term “elderly” isn’t the word, For Da’oud, no, that’s much too absurd. Though his birthday’s today, If you asked, he would say, The word “youngster” is greatly preferred. This one is for my jeweler-artist… Happy Birthday, Kiddo!

It's (not) my party

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There once was a lady named Donna Who said to her friends, “I’m not gonna Eat your candy and cake, I refuse to partake. Blow those candles yourself — I don’t wanna!” Happy Birthday, Donna!… It's (not) my party