Memories Of Birthdays Past

This is again for Pepperoni. Today is her birthday, and it's very difficult for me to not think of her. So, I won't try.

Strong, Young...That's How You're Remembered

She would have been 14 today

And if her eyes were still bright

She would watch me

As I put on her birthday hat

She would have been 14 today

And if her nose were still sharp

She would smell the cake

That we'd buy for her

She would have been 14 today

And if her muscles were still strong

I would have taken a long walk with her

If she wanted to go

She would have been 14 today

And if there were no pain in her hips

We would have played

Like she was still a puppy

She would have been 14 today

If all of these things weren't true

And they weren't all in the past

She would have been 14 today

A Sonnet For My Baby

I have the best wife in the entire world. Despite what you may think about your spouse, none of them can hold a candle to mine. She makes me happy, she makes me think, she makes me feel safe and smart. We rarely "fight" and when there is a serious discussion, it isn't with loud voices.

This one is for you Baby. I love you. RAWR!

We two have been married about five years

The best five years of my life up to date

There’s been lots of laughter and a few tears

And for the next 50 I simply can’t wait

You make me so happy when I see you at night

There’s nothing more that I need to feel bliss

When something’s gone wrong you make it all right

And when I’m alone it’s you that I miss

A warm July morning Team R was made

He and She became We. The two became one

I hope I can show you for the rest of my days

A life of happiness, love and of fun

I love you Baby, and I always will

And of your kisses, I can’t get my fill