Fifty-seven years ago
Under three feet of snow
You entered this beautiful world
While wind-blown snowflakes swirled
Mom and Dad so happy, you were a girl
On your forehead, a pretty golden curl
Eyes of blue, cheeks so rosy
Fast alseep with Mom, oh so cozy
Not long before, you were walking
And just as fast, you were talking
Dolls and girly things you loved
Such a little lady indeed, my beloved
Dad, a fireman, was your hero
Fighting fires, thank goodness no Ground Zero
Mom, your daily keeper
Glad she was, you were a good sleeper
In no time flat, you were off to school
Always you observed, the Golden Rule
You grew so fast, and oh so pretty
I wish I knew you then, my what a pity
Always goals, you had in mind
Things to do, new places to find
You loved to smile, laugh and play
Hard you worked everyday
Through school you flew, then off to college
There you gained much new knowledge
A heart of gold, you always had
Just like Ken, your good ole Dad
By some miracle, we found each other
So happy we’ve been, one and another
I count you as my lucky star
Your eyes they twinkle, from afar
Today we celebrate your birth
With rubies, diamonds and some mirth
On this day, we honor you
With this birthday, your life renews
Poetic Alchemist 
Aurora: Thanks. I will pass your birthday wish along.
Happy Birthday to Mary!
Gautami: Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
That is very beautiful, Don.
Thanks everyone. Appreciate your comments and will pass the wishes on to Mary.
Paul: Blog carnavals are fun!
Beautiful tribute – suitable for linking… You’re making me look back at my post before last – I think I didn’t say “poem” as well as “story” and need to edit that.
I”m basically trying to do a “blog carnival” on children but without going with Blog Carnival after reading the fine print and wondering about rights. No fine print with mine, just links request with no interest from me on claiming anyone else’s work in any way shape or form.
to her…
what a sweet tribute!:)
she’s lucky
happy b-day
Really nice, Don! Thanks!
Happy Birthday to Mary!
Thanks Floots. I shall pass your wish on to Mary.
a beautiful tribute
enjoy the celebration
cheers