Part of the never a poet crew
I had to make a blind stab real soon
Karen’s birthday contest about due
Hoping to make the birthday girl swoon
We all hear that age doesn’t matter
Older always thought to be smarter
Who cares if we are somewhat fatter
Long as teeth aren’t covered in tartar
Gleaming eyes and smiling faces shine
Kindness and wit carry us a long way
Juicy steaks better than a pork rind
Peachy Karen makes happier days
Her August birthday time to start anew
Happy living close to her sisters
Jack in the Box tacos more than few
Safe places to hide from the twisters
Here’s wishing her the best birthday ever
Breaks from inclement Texas weather
Mountains of books made her more clever
Tomorrow lighter than a feather
A body healed and made whole again
Look to the future forget the past
Blessed newfound light to guide amen
Time to get up, out, and off your ass.
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I know, sometimes easier said than done, but I’m hoping you have the happiest birthday ever, and just being around family gives you the incentive to strive for new.
Now, someone brought to my attention that my submission was supposed to be a Limerick; so, below, I've added a couple.
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The party is at Karen’s new house
Just ignore the roaches and a mouse
She’ll be so surprised
Horror in her eyes
Screaming bloody terror from her mouth
Come join the happy celebration
Consider critters decoration
Hors d'oeuvres in a bake
Sweet ice cream and cake
Friends, food, and robust jubilation.
