So mazel tov, Christina,
On reaching thirty-two.
Your growing years add dignity
And gravitas to you.
You deserve a celebration
For making it this far.
Perhaps a glass of ouzo in
A friendly island bar?
Do folks do birthday cakes in Greece,
With candles burning bright?
They should bring you flaming pastry
On this very special night.
Meanwhile your agèd B-in-L
Is missing you today,
But soon will make you welcome
In the City by the Bay.
June 2018
Birthday Poem for Christina 2018
So mazel tov, Christina,
On reaching thirty-two.
Your growing years add dignity
And gravitas to you.
You deserve a celebration
For making it this far.
Perhaps a glass of ouzo in
A friendly island bar?
Do folks do birthday cakes in Greece,
With candles burning bright?
They should bring you flaming pastry
On this very special night.
Meanwhile your agèd B-in-L
Is missing you today,
But soon will make you welcome
In the City by the Bay.
June 2018