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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MUM
Every
single birthday
From you we always got
A double love heart sponge cake
With fresh cream on the top
Cooking
is not my thing
Barb n' Liam made the cake
A cherry and chocolate one
And boy it tasted great
I
wanted to write a poem
I’ve tried before to start
To put my feelings into words
For you; I find quite hard
Coz
we have lots of history
I’ve know you all my life
You have always loved me
And kept me out of strife
I
could tell some stories
Of tales both short and tall
About you catching my piglet
And shooting the toilet wall
And
as a school bus driver
I bet the kids don’t know
That you used a sling shot
Out the bus window
You
grew up local on a farm
Your interest was the land
Growing cattle and milking cows
Always keen to give a hand
You
are dedicated
And always working hard
From picking sticks to carting posts
Working cattle in the yard
And
for the local netball club
We set up all the grounds
You organized 100 teams
To
play in our small town
You
started the school tuck shop
You’re well known in the town
Folks love your cooking
Your skills they are re-noun
At
the end of every year
The locals come to feast
Have their breakup parties here
Your catering is a treat
And
I have lots of memories
Of all our family feasts
Meals cooked with love and care
No short cuts, you never cheat
The
silver anniversary
Surprise for Dad and you
You found out, had to cook
We didn’t dare stop you
You
put your own needs last
Like to work behind the scenes
And I think our Farm Stay
Has helped you fulfill your dreams
I
often hear the guests say
They’d like to take you home
But we need you on the farm
We couldn't cope alone
You
are a great mother, Mum
A farmer and a wife
You are a business woman
And the friend I’ve had for life
And
I thank you for the gift
That you have given me
You have always offered
Every opportunity
Mum
you are my hero
I looked up to you
You are wise and wonderful
And I do love you
So
I wish you happy birthday
I hope your days’ been great
Enjoy your life at 65
You should celebrate
They
say that getting older
Our lives are not enhanced
Just remember some people
Don’t ever get that chance
So
let’s raise our glasses
And give a cheer for you
And wish you Happy Birthday
Celebrate our love for you
With
love from Lyn 9 August 2008
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