A Birthday Message

I remember the day I met you
I barely knew anyone, and there you were
A face lit with a smile
A sense of purpose shining on your face
Self confidence guiding you to pick your beauty wherever you were
Years gone by and you the most amazing Creature to be around
You have the heart of a dove
The resolve of a lion
The swagger of a ballet dancer
You have the intelligence of the folklore tortoise

You have grown in maturity
You have shared in humility
Smiled in beauty
Encouraged in friendship
And above all Helped in spirit

May your days that are to come be many
Not only should they be long but should be fruitful and joyful
You have been a great friend
The best I have heard in a long time
My only wish is for you to grow from strength to strength
And for you to reach your potential