Birthday's are times that
makes it easier to say
some of the things that
don't ordinarily get said
   to someone I care so much about.

So I'll take advantage of this
   time to say that
I wish you much more than just
   a happy Birthday...

I wish you happiness, each and every day,
in return for all the joy you bring to life.

I can't begin to thank you for everything;
my simple words don't do you justice.
But my heart knows how I feel,
   and now... maybe you do, too.


For I feel as though today is not just
   a day to wish you a happy Birthday.

It's a day to celebrate
   everything about you.

      -Poem by Carey Martin