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HAPPINESS RETURNED
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JOURNAL #22 to a very special lady
one who will never truly grow old
your smile could light up an entire ball room
by a spirit more rich than all the world's gold
though true birthday's only come but once a year
to your friends and family
you bring such great joy
each day that you are here
why, blessed are those of us
who merely got the chance to know you
even if only just a little
for warmth and welcome
could easily enough replace
your middle name
know then that the writer of this little poem
feels quite unabashedly the same
so especially
to your door today
she's more than happy that she came
so
many many Happy Birthdays to come
dear Mrs. Rogers
and may all your days be long, sunny, happy
and bright
wrapped up always well within the gentle bosom
of all of those that you love
sharing together the endless giving of your
ever generous growing light............
(Dec. 5, 1999)
