Birthday Poem

Happy Sweet Sixteen

Author: Shirley J. Davidson

Sweet sixteen! Sweet sixteen!
We can't believe it's true;
The person sitting before us
Is really, really you.

You've grown from the colicky baby
With wailing through the night.
We have a tape of screams you made
That would give a ghost a fright.

We'd tiptoe to your little crib,
And put you down to nap.
The trouble was the squeaky board
Would give a little snap.

Then up you'd pop to play again.
We would sign and try anew
To get our little child to nap
So we'd see the whole day through.

As birthday celebrations changed
The years have brought great fun.
From cupcakes at the skating rink,
To clowns, balloons and sun.

You've done swimming at the Y,
And movies at the mall.
We've pinned a long and bushy tail
On a donkey in the hall.

You'll always be our sweetie --
Our baby in disguise;
And you should know you're very loved
In both your parents eyes.

May the days that lie ahead
Bring happiness untold;
Choices that are good and wise
For your life as it unfolds.

Sweet sixteen! Sweet sixteen!
Colored candles on a cake!
We send you a Happy Birthday
With a wish for you to make!