My Birthday Song for You

There comes a time when we turn another year
when the page is all read and said. We have
our fears and concerns but we know we can
make if we try. So don’t cry, no and don’t deny
you know we are so glad to have you here.

Sing Happy Birthday, sing it loud and clear
Have everyone who loves you join in with good cheer.
Celebrate your aliveness and the gift you are.
Give thanks for all the ways you held us near.

When the night comes again and it follows the day,
remember we know which star is yours. We watch
it glow and enjoy having it in the sky. We are so
much better knowing you are here. So sing
the song that lives in your heart. We love
you more with every passing year.

Sing Happy Birthday, sing it loud and clear.
Have everyone who loves you join in with good cheer.
Celebrate your aliveness and the gift you are.
Give thanks for all the ways you held us near.

We all write a tale in the memories in others hearts.
We never write as well as we might like. But the love,
yes the love soon clears up anything that lacks in light
and makes the memories legends we tell and retell.
So do not worry if you erred and took a funny fall,
we made it glorious and a wonder full of magic spells.

Sing it.

Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, we are all glad you are here.
Let it be the lullaby of love that you always hear.

11:45 PM • 06-25-09 • Alexandria, VA