87 Geburtstag

87 years ago on this very day,

you began toward us to make your way.

Since the second we met you, we have been grateful

for always showering us with love and never being hateful.

For the kindness you have shown all of the years of your life,

here’s a great big birthday greeting from your kids and your wife!

In three more years, we’ll celebrate the big nine zero.

And no matter how old you grow, you’ll always be our hero.

But this year, 87 awaits you with joy,

here’s a cheerful Happy Birthday greeting to the birthday boy!

Since the year that you came to this earth,

you’ve seen a lot of things and experienced both sadness and mirth.

Through those years though, your biggest goal has been

showing the kindest heart possible to your fellow men.

Even if you feel that you never receive that same love in return,

this is the year we will give you all that you earn.

Happy birthday to the grandest man I know.

I can only apologize for not earlier telling you so.

Nearly nine decades ago, you began your journey here.

In that time, to my heart you’ve grown so incredibly dear.

I hope that on each of your birthdays I will always remember to say

how much joy you have delivered to each and every day.

Having a celebration each year

is something that we’ve always held so dear.

Don’t like your age get you done my friend,

we’ll cheers to you and dance until the very end!

No matter how many years you have on your life,

you’ll always be my gracious, beautiful and charming wife.

We’ll always find a way to celebrate, live and love

because you are my angel, my cherished one, my dove.

So here is to your 87th birthday; let us raise a glass

to an incredible future and present built from an amazing past.

87 is a number that far too many people dread.

87 is a number that keeps an abundance of folks in bed.

They yearn for the years when they still had their youth.

They yearn for the years when they still had each natural tooth.

They think the future is full of darkness and despair.

They think the future is lacking in hair.

Well, to you, my friend, I will always make a toast,

because from each day, you know how to make the most.

Another decade will be rounding up,

but I will love you forever and ever, my pup.

Today is your birthday, and we’ll put on our dancing shoes

because when we have one another, it is simply impossible to lose.

88 Geburtstag

When the birthday spirits come to life

I hope they visit you tonight.

I pray they grant you peace, serenity, and joy

for all of the years of life you’ve brought to this boy.

Some say that the years in your life don’t matter

but you’ve proven that false with an existence full of joyous chatter.

On the day that has been made for you, have a laugh or two.

Happy birthday to a dad who for 88 years has been totally rad.

Going on this journey with you through life

has never been full of strife.

Instead, you’ve brought great wonder to all of my years,

so in honor of your birthday, let’s have a few beers!

Journeying with you from the days before we grew old

my heart never for a moment felt cold.

Now that your birthday has come into fruition,

for you, my love, we shall throw a grand celebration.

Happy birthday to a mom who has really always been the bomb!

Happy birthday to my mother, and I wish the happiest of days to no other.

Enjoying the years of my life has been a pleasure with you by my side.

When I say happy birthday to you, I have no reason to fear or hide.

Sitting in the corner sits a gift with a bow

I want you to open it so.

However, I do hope you’ll always remember that you are the greatest present.

With you in my life, I’ve had nothing to repent.

Two years from now we’ll do a jig

because you’ll be turning 90, and we’ll be happy as a pig.

But for right now, let’s look toward the next year

as 88 is sure to be a number full of joy and cheer.

The journey of life is enriched by those we meet along the way.

For all the joy you’ve brought to me, I wish you a very happy birthday.

For eight decades and eight years

you’ve brought this world so much cheer.

To celebrate the day in honor of you,

let’s throw a party or perhaps even two.

Knowing you has been the greatest blessing in my life, and I wish you a happy 88th birthday, my wife.

Even though our bones ache and pain

Even though we may forget a name

Even though we can’t dance for too long

Even though we might not remember that song

Our love has grown and been nourished all these years,

so I wish you a very happy birthday my precious dear.

Happy birthday to a grandfather who has always been there.

I’m sending you this birthday greeting so you know how much I care.