30th Birthday - A Mother's Love Poem

Richie…………………..

You may think it awkward and squirm in your seat,

But indulge me this moment before you retreat;

I thought it quite fitting now that you’re thirty,

To express how I feel and try not to be wordy;

Parents often remark thru laughter and tears,

How time has flown by, where are the lost years?

Not long ago, it certainly seems,

I realized one lifelong dream;

On March 24, 1978,

You were finally born, a mere 3 weeks late;

The term’s often used, that a baby boy bounces,

At your size even, all 10 pounds and 12 ounces;

As G-d is my witness, I tell you no lie,

The second I saw you, I started to cry;

I stared and I stared at the beautiful vision,

Of my newborn son, what a thankful addition!

I unwrapped your blanket, kissed your fingers and toes,

I kissed you all over, chin, eyes and nose;

Long lashes to find in an infant so rare,

But not as unique as that cowlick of hair;

Your baby soft skin, so sweet and so fine,

As I held you too close, I kept shouting, “you’re mine!”

I literally felt a physical rush,

At this beautiful boy for whom I would gush;

Unconditional love and maternal protection,

I vowed to you upon our connection;

I was your puppet and you pulled the string,

The love of my life, you ruled as my king;

As you physically grew, so did my love,

And I offered my thanks to the heavens above;

Whether agreeing, disputing, near or apart,

I love you and your brother, from the core of my heart;

One day you’ll stop laughing and then understand,

As you reach out to grab your own little hand;

That sometimes a parent does crazy things,

That stems from a love, a child only brings;

My wish for you is to cherish the joy,

Of one day having your own girl or boy;

Remember, that love for a child’s like none other,

Once you’re a dad, or in my case, your mother!

TO MY FIRSTBORN SON, HAPPY 30TH AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!

-mom-

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Corporate Function - Summer Picnic 2003

On September 6th we’re happy to say,

An old fashioned picnic is coming your way;

Paramount is host and admission is free,

To all of the members of their family;

Co-workers are asked to have fun, mix & mingle,

It matters not, whether married or single;

Half Day Woods is the site where you’re asked to drive,

In Vernon Hills from 11:00 to 5:00;

As another summer loses its steam,

We hang on tightly to our “beach” theme;

Whatever your age, there will be plenty to do,

Like sports and games, just to name a mere two;

A DJ, mini golf and a painter of faces,

Along with the Moonwalk and softball and races;

Grab hold of your beach gear, come ready to eat,

There will be quite a spread, including a treat;

On the menu for instance, the chicken is billed,

One of two ways; barbecue or just grilled;

Hot dogs and burgers and salads and chips,

Cookies, chilled melon and cold drinks for parched lips;

The treat that we mentioned, how would it seem,

For a day in the sun, without some ice cream?

So, come out for the day and join in the crowd,

Get to act like a kid, and laugh right out loud;

We’re sending this notice, you must decide soon,

Our count must be in by this afternoon;

How many grownups and kids will we see?

Please email Lauren to RSVP.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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Marriage Toast - Bride's Mother

Pardon my need to grab for the tissues,

but soon you will hear, I have real issues;

Nearly 24 years since that day in July,

When you entered my life with that great sounding cry;

I kissed you all over, nose, eyes and chin,

My first born child, my Jennifer Lynn;

It must be a dream, how can it be true?

When I still think of you as that toddler of two;

That sweet little girl; the one that I carried,

Has found her prince charming and is set to be married;

You were the first who made me a mom,

we kept sharing firsts, like dating and prom;

Filled with compassion; your heart on your sleeve,

A simple fly swat would cause you to grieve;

An animal lover and companion to "Blue,"

whose just as lucky to be loved by you;

You were mommy's big helper, for your brother and sis,

Protecting, or playing or planting a kiss;

You're a lovely young woman, whose made me so proud,

You're respectful, refined, softspoken, not loud;

We've always been close and that will remain,

I'm bursting with joy that's so hard to contain;

Now, it's Mike's turn, already my son,

Two lives now separate, soon become one;

No better twosome has tested fate,

It's as clear as a mirror, you found your soulmate;

My heart can't express what I feel for you two,

I know that your bond will carry you through;

A life filled with happiness, joy and much laughter;

no sadness or tears from hereon and after;

On my love and support you can always depend,

More than your mom, I'm also your friend!!

G'd bless and keep you for a wonderful life,

To Mike and Jen - as husband and wife!

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Tribute - In Loving Memory of My Grandma

An Angel from Heaven, looks down from above,

Watching over her family with guidance and love;

She was my grandma, a woman so caring,

Whatever was hers, she didn’t mind sharing;

She grew up in a time when hard work was ingrained,

When values were taught and no one complained;

Always concerned for her sisters and brothers,

She opened her heart to make room for others;

When folks sometimes worried or got carried away,

She was the “calm in the storm” who made things okay;

To offer some wisdom, or just lend an ear,

She was the “rock” of her home, the home she held dear;

How good it would smell when you opened the door,

To grandma’s great cooking, need we say more?

Raising her family was a source of great pride,

but we mustn’t forget another talent inside;

She had an ability, a natural flair,

to create pieces of art, for which none can compare;

Her sketches so lovely, they move you to feel,

Each detail so fine, you would swear they were real;

I miss her so much and wish she could see,

how much of her legacy remains within me;

I’ll do all that I can, as my children grow,

To share some of grandma, so they too, will know;

My inspiration to get through each day,

was a wonderful lady; grandma Rosemary Fay.

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Wedding Anniversary

A couple came together back in 1967

So perfect for each other, it was a match made in heaven;

Wendy soon agreed to become Paul’s loving wife

And together they’d create a great, enduring life;

They promised one another a life of wedded bliss -

And on August 27th, they sealed it with a kiss;

Both extremely bright and definitely ambitious

They set forth in pursuing a list of their life wishes;

Though different personalities, each has different talents

Together they are powerful, and are each other’s balance;

They worked hard to build a business and still work to keep it strong

It’s fun when they’re together, to see them get along;

When they tell a story, during before or after

There’s abundance of a sound so sweet and that’s contagious laughter;

They don’t take life for granted, they clearly know the score

Most important in their lives are the children they adore;

A new title they just acquired, one they wear so proudly

Given by their new grandchild, when she presented loudly;

Precious little Avery is the apple of their eye

So loved by all her family, it makes you want to cry;

The years have flown and yet they still help each other thrive

Congrats to a great duo and here’s to the next 35!!!!

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Newborn - Noah’s Song

On December 31, 2001

Our lives changed forever with the birth of a son;

And isn’t it funny? It must have been fate

That grandma Delia has the same birth date;

Just over 7 pounds and 21 inches

He is so cute, his face begs for pinches;

He entered the world so happy and smiley

We picked the name Noah and paired it with Riley;

Mom Aiza’s ecstatic, Dad Gordon so proud

It was shortly thereafter the parents had vowed;

To encourage his dreams and never say never

For this is the boy who changed our lives forever.

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Wedding Shower Gift

To Lauren and Mark we raise our glass

A new chapter of life has come to pass;

We give this gift with our best wishes

To use on its own or with several great dishes;

May your life be as smooth as the drinks that you pour

With love that you have and each other to adore;

Your journey begins, you must soon get ready

To become life partners, Love, Mary and Teddy.

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Women’s Club - Group Event Poem

It’s said to be more than a hunch

You’re all looking forward to our upcoming lunch;

In just one more day we’ll be out in the sun

Lake Geneva Boat Outing – a day of great fun;

Open your purses, we’ll drop in some cash

For our Brunswick Women’s Club, known for panache;

With this gift, do whatever you choose

Keep it or spend it or use on the cruise;

Whatever you do, always remember

We’re thrilled you are a Women’s Club Member!!!

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