October 29th I wrote on his birthday last year
But now I can't believe what I've been told and what I hear
That he was born the 30th, and though this may sound strange
The nurse wrote the wrong date and then refused to make the change
For twenty seven years he served as Foreign Diplomat
And South Korea is his home and where he hangs his hat
He met her and in six weeks' time, she would become his wife
They've been married forty-one years, and she's love of his life
Jake's traveled 55 countries and all the 50 states
He checked with Genealogy, and his bloodline relates
His DNA report revealed his ancestry was key
For 18 nationalities, including Cherokee
And he is 69, and many times he's cheated death
But he's got more to do before he draws that dying breath
I find him fascinating, 24 times almost died
From accidents to Covid and his wife right by his side
I've come to the conclusion Jake, that they're not all bad signs
Perhaps you got your nine lives from your DNA blood lines
You must be like a cat and always land back on your feet
But to be safe, look both ways when you start to cross the street
So, Happy Birthday Jake, you must have an extended prime
So, we all hope that you are with us for a long long time
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