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Happy Birthday, John!

Missing image

It all started the day you were born.

The nurses all stared, dumbfounded.

There was something very different

In the way you looked and sounded.



The twinkle in the eye all babies have

Was just a little bit brighter in yours

And your cry wasn't a baby's, either.

It was more like twenty lion's roars.



The charge nurse, who had seen it all,

Said, "He'll be a great man someday.

I can always spot the raw ingredients

And this boy has them all on display."



And dang it if that old nurse wasn't right!

You've got the right stuff, and it shows.

You put what Sinatra called "zap and zing"

Into every story and poem you compose.



And if greatness is measured in talent,

Or in friends who think you're the best,

You're great in every sense of the word

For we who know you are truly blessed.





Happy Birthday, John.  Thanks for all your encouragement here over the years, and your friendship.  I hope all your dreams come true this year.



Mark 



Author notes

Sorry about the pic, John. It was Jo's idea and I just had to do it. lol
Written August 8th, 2006

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  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    September 19, 2006
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    Hey Jo,

    That's a good idea! I forgot about that picture. I think I'll do that. Thanks. lol I hope you're doing well these days.

    Mark

  • NoWayJo
    September 19, 2006
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    what a great birthday-poem tribute to JRhys, Mark. You had me laughing from the get-go and I was almost expecting that baby image you had attached to another poem-post of yours of the baby with the BIG teeth to pop-up somewhere in the text of this poem!

    As it is though, you kept it quite sweet and upbeat and it's to know this birthday-gift poem will be cherished by JRhys, too!

    jO

  • lencio-sunchild
    September 13, 2006
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    Relished every verse of this truly marvellous and one of the most "beautiful" (for more strength) write.

    I know its been long Mark, have been really busy with a lot of things, at work and the personal front. We have also started a poetry club/group in Dubai and so far we are about 30 members. It's great to have this here and we have a lot of goals. Hope all is well with you.

    TC
    Love and light,
    Lencio

  • CountryCousin
    August 15, 2006
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    This was great.

    I must say that you are very clever in writing your poetry. I enjoyed this one. And that line about all his assets on display. Neat one.
  • Yvette Champ
    August 13, 2006
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    A well written,heartfelt birthday tribute,quite bought a tear to my eye.Well done Mark,Tlc Yvette

  • sunny day silver member
    August 10, 2006
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    Very well done!!!

    Very nice birthday wishes you gave to John here. He was probably winking at those nurses and cracking a whip then too.
    LOL Thank you for sharing and best wishes in the contest. Joyce

  • Abscessed
    August 10, 2006
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    Lovely tribute to the man we all love thanks for entering Mark!

    abscessed

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    August 9, 2006
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    Hi Oce,

    Thanks! The feeling's mutual. Always good to hear from you.

    Mark

  • J Rhys Davies Greeters member
    August 9, 2006
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    Mark, thank you for the b-day wish. I usually dislike those days, but this one was made into a special one due to my good friends that I have made on this site. Present company included of course.

    ~ John
  • ocerus
    August 8, 2006
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    Well, I don't know who John is, but I think you know the high esteem I hold you in Mark, so I'm guessing he must be quite the guy. All my best to both of you - oce

  • ebaby
    August 8, 2006
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    a wonderful poem.....

  • Sai Babas Lotus
    August 8, 2006
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    Great fabulous poem! Every line makes perfect sense for a wonderful person and friend we have in John. I loved the humour and imagery. Great flow!

    All the best,
    Char

  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    August 8, 2006
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    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and hope John will, too. And thanks for letting me know his birthday is coming up. I've always considered him to be one of the classiest people on this site. It was very kind of you to host this contest for him.

    Take care,

    Mark

  • raspberry Greeters member
    August 8, 2006
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    What a fabulous feast to add to his day ! Thanks Mark. Hmm.. lets go to the 70's nurses and enquire about a baby with an extra twinkle in the eyes Super cool. I enjoyed reading this and so would everyone, am sure. Thankyou again Mark. This was an awesome response from your side.
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