Call him Silent Cougar or just plain Mike
He is a friend with compassion galore
So many things about him there is to like,
gentle kindness, laughter, so much more.
Three years of pleasure he has brought,
true friendship and love to many here.
Helps you out without a second thought,
held in hearts of many to be so dear.
So keep spreading your wings and soar,
the world is yours to search your dreams.
May blessings be abundant upon your shore,
happiness shines down from moonbeams.
Hope you look forward to years ahead,
as you grace our pages with your smiles
From my heart Mike, these words are said,
you bless my life across the many miles.
Silver trophy winner
Adding your comment:
Your sincere thoughts are a rich blessing indeed; and to many others, as well as this heart-felt sentiment for Mike, aka Silent Cougar. And I'm sure your friend's well wishes are reciprocated a hundredfold, that's just the way he is... 
Good luck in the contest, and let your peacefully tranquil pen flow on... 
