Oyewole Folarin loves writing greeting-card messages and helping others find the words they need for life's special moments.
A birthday is a great occasion to wish your boss, mentor, or role model all the best in life and show your sincere gratitude for their continued support. Get some message ideas from the list below, and then write your own to wish them a happy birthday.
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Sample Birthday Card Messages for a Boss at Work
• Happy birthday! I know you always have lots of fun, but I hope today is extra-special.
• Enjoy your special day! I hope it’s filled with lots of laughs and good memories.
• Happy birthday! May the years ahead be filled with joy and happiness!
• Here’s wishing you a happy birthday with many more to come.
• Thank you for being a great boss. Happy birthday!
• Happy birthday to the best boss ever! You inspire me!
• May your birthday be filled with lots of joy and happiness.
• Here’s wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
• Wishing you good health and happiness as you complete another trip around the sun.
• Happy birthday! I hope you see lots of success in the year to come.
• I hope this next year for you is full of joy, success, and plenty of good memories with friends and family.
• Today we get to celebrate you! I hope you have a very happy birthday.
• I wish you all the best in everything — you deserve it. Have a happy birthday!
• Happy birthday and good luck in the year to come!
• I wish you all the best in life — today and always. Have a great birthday!
• Happy birthday! I hope you get the chance to rest a bit and enjoy the day.
• Happy birthday! Thank you for all of your hard work.
• I hope that in this next year we finally see our projects pay off. We’re in this together. Happy birthday!
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.
— Rosalynn Carter
Funny Messages for a Boss from Team or Staff
• Just remember not to work too hard today . . . save it for the rest of the year. Happy birthday!
• You are a wonderful boss, mentor, and role model. On your birthday, I wish you all the best (as always). Now get back to work!
• Here’s to the birthday of the #1 boss of this entire team! (JK you’re easily in the top 100 in the company . . . . )
• Happy birthday boss! In your honor, I’m going to take a half-day and stay at home watching Netflix because I know you prefer your employees well-rested.
• Thanks for everything that you do, boss. Take the day off. We’ll keep working. We promise. . .
• Since there’s nothing I can get the boss who already has everything, I decided to instead take something from you. Remember that stapler you love so much? It's mine now.
• As a boss, you are fair, just, and balanced. That’s why for your birthday I got you a scale.
• Happy birthday boss — I’m buying you the first six rounds of shots tonight!
• I decided to cancel all my meetings with you in honor of your birthday.
• Here’s to celebrating the birthday of the brightest, best employee in this organization. No, not me — you!! Happy birthday.
Life begins at 40 — but so do fallen arches, rheumatism, faulty eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person, three or four times.
— Helen Rowland
Religious Messages for Your Manager or Mentor
• Have a blessed birthday today and always!
• It seems like everything you touch is successful! It’s no doubt because of your strong morals and character. It's clear that God has blessed you and your work. May God continue to do so in the years to come. Happy birthday boss!
• May God's light shine perpetually upon you. Happy birthday and many happy returns.
• On your birthday, I pray that God continues to grant you wisdom, health, and prosperity.
• Today we get to remember you and your achievements. I pray that you will enjoy many more years of service and continue to be a blessing to others. And of course, I hope you have a happy birthday!
• May the Lord be with you and bless you for the rest of your life. Happy birthday!
• I'm so happy to get to celebrate with you on your special day! May God continue to enrich you with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding as you continue leading our team. Happy birthday!
• ‘Dear mentor, I'm so grateful I get to celebrate your birthday with you and pray for many more years of working together and learning from you.
Here are some ideas for a longer birthday line or message to write in a card for your boss or mentor — use these as some examples to inspire your own messages and wordings.
• Today I wish you happiness, joy, and many more years of good health. Have a wonderful birthday!
• Along with the rest of the office, I want to wish you well on the special occasion of your birthday celebration. Here’s wishing the best birthday ever!
• I'm so happy to celebrate your birthday with you today! It's been truly a pleasure to work with you and learn by your example. Wishing you a very happy birthday.
• You are a remarkable friend, boss, and mentor. It’s always a pleasure to work with you and I wish you many more years of success. Happy birthday!
• Thank you so much for your patience and motivation. I have learned so much you over the years and owe much of my success to your example. I hope you have a fantastic birthday celebrating with people you love.
• Happy birthday! I wish you all the best today and for the rest of the year. Thank you for being a fantastic mentor.
• You are the most inspiring boss and mentor anyone could ask for. Thank you for your time, effort, and encouragement over the years. Happy birthday!
• You have been a great role model both inside and outside the workplace. I’m so glad I get to celebrate with you today and wish you all the best in life.
• Thank you so much for your hard work, encouragement, and care. I hope you have a very happy birthday — next drink is on me!
• I have learned so much from your example. Happy birthday to a great role model! Wishing you many happy returns.
Happy birthday, I wish you all the best in life.
• I've sincerely appreciated all your support, kindness, and encouragement over the years. I wish you success as you continue to do what you do best.
• Wishing you a happy birthday! You have a new year of life ahead of you that will hopefully bring you much happiness and many wonderful memories.
• Happy birthday! I just wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate all the support and motivation you've given me in my time at this company — it means the world to me and I hope you have a very happy birthday.
• Happy birthday! I wish you plenty of joy today and every day of the coming year!
• You are a fantastic example of wisdom, leadership, and foresight. On your birthday, I wish you peace, good health, and happiness.
• You are the best mentor anyone could have asked for. I am very proud to work with you and see what you've been able to achieve.
• Dear [boss’s name], you have been a great role model of selfless giving and on your special day I want to let you know that I appreciate all you’ve done for this organization. I hope you have a very happy birthday!
• Thank you for being there for me when I needed help. I hope you have a wonderful birthday that's filled with love and joy.
Wishing a happy birthday to a kind and generous boss and leader!
Sample Birthday Letters
Letters are a great way to wish your mentor a happy birthday. Read the samples below for some inspiration on what you can write in your own note.
Sample Letter # 1
Dear ______,
On your birthday, I’d like to express my sincere gratitude for all your time and efforts teaching me (almost) everything you know. I am so grateful to have you as my boss, leader, and mentor. Your mentorship has given me a better understanding of what it takes to achieve greatness in life.
Thank you for your continued support, guidance, and encouragement. I hope the next year brings you many new fantastic experiences and I look forward to continuing to do great work with you.
All best,
Sample Letter # 2
Dear ______,
On your birthday, I'd like to say thank-you for the right skills and knowledge that you’ve given me and other future leaders. Thank you for caring about my career and well-being. You have always been eager to help no matter what I needed — a brainstorm partner or a coffee buddy.
You have inspired me in so many ways. I'm thankful that you're in my life — I hope you have a memorable birthday and many more years of success.
Yours sincerely,
Alabi on September 09, 2022:
you have done a great job. Wish you more wisdom
Benjamin Okpe on August 17, 2022:
Wow, thank you so much.
More knowledge I pray.
Abhishek Damle on May 01, 2022:
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a wonderful day and this is the best rotation around the sun yet! Even though we are all still stuck in one spot, hope you get your steaks sooner than later!
buhari sule Doma on October 11, 2022:
thanks for all the knowledge given
Osheyifunmmie on January 05, 2022:
Thanks for the letter... It really suit my mentor that was sent to. He almost cry ,just too overwhelmed ... I love it!
Roundbox Solutions on November 08, 2022:
Your birthday note are like the best have seen. still finding it difficult to pick one.
Thanks for the good works.
Tashkeel Ahmed on August 28, 2022:
Thank you for sharing your birthday greetings, I've already saw one that is so appropriate for my Project Manager birthday in this month.
David dele Ajose on November 30, 2022:
it's great be here with great wishes
Jeremy Rawlings on January 13, 2022:
I like "You have done it again!"
Cloverleaf from Calgary, AB, Canada on August 02, 2022:
I love these "Happy Birthday" messages! You've given me lots of new ideas.
Your third message is my favourite: "A new year of life that brings in load of happiness and wonderful memories. You are not just a guide but a mentor. Wishing you a happy birthday anniversary!".
Thank you for another great hub, incomeguru. I have voted this one up.
from Lagos on August 01, 2022:
jacqui2011 from Norfolk, UK on August 01, 2022:
Thank you for sharing your birthday greetings, I've already saw one that is so appropriate for my mums birthday this month.
Keep it simple and sweet with our simple birthday wishes here at Styiens. Each one of our simple happy birthday messages has been thoughtfully written by our expert staff, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to their recipient. Use our intuitive category tags to easily find the perfect birthday wish for your needs and filter by tone, style, and length. You can use our happy birthday messages as they are, or incorporate them into a more personalized happy birthday wish. However you choose to use them, our simple happy birthday messages are sure to bring happiness and smiles to their recipient on their special day.
Sending happy birthday wishes can be more challenging than it seems, thanks to those inviting yet pesky blank spaces on the birthday card. After all, how can you put into words everything you feel for your loved one? And how can everything fit in that space?
Maybe all you need is a little nudge — by way of some birthday quotes and sayings.
To help you send the perfect happy birthday wish, weve put together a list of our favorites below. Short, long, funny, sweet, weve tried to include every length and tone you and your card may be looking for!
So, take some time to browse. Use a quote or two for inspiration, or even borrow the words themselves. No matter how you decide to use them, know that you dont have to face those daunting blank spaces alone.
Birthday Quotes, Happy Birthday Wishes, and Birthday Sayings
• You dont get older, you get better.
• Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you. Happy birthday!
• “Just remember, once youre over the hill you begin to pick up speed.” – Charles Schulz
• “You know youre getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.” – Bob Hope
• “A party without cake is just a meeting.” – Julia Child
• “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” – Dr. Seuss
• “Dont just count your years, make your years count.” – George Meredith
• “I think all this talk about age is foolish. Every time Im one year older, everyone else is too.” – Gloria Swanson
• “It takes a long time to become young.” – Pablo Picasso
• Wishing you a birthday as amazing as you are!
• Cheers to another trip around the sun – happy birthday!
• Hoping your birthday is extra sweet.
• Sending you happy, dancing, confetti-popping, cake-filled birthday wishes!
• The older you get, the better you get. Unless youre a banana.
• Just like a fine wine, you get better with age.
• Wishing you a purrrrfect birthday.
• I am so happy you were born, and even happier youre in my life.
• To my dearest, sweetest, most wonderful friend – wishing you a year filled with nothing but happiness.
• Another year older, another year wiser, and another night well never remember. Happy birthday!
• Cheers to the birthday girl – drinks on me!
• HBD to my BFF
• Youre not old, youre classic.
• Dont worry, youre not getting old. You were already old a long time ago.
• May your birthday bloom with happiness!
• I hope that all of the beauty and kindness that you bring into the world comes back to you in the year ahead.
• Thank you for everything you do, for always being there, and for making my life so much brighter. Happy birthday!
• Getting older is mandatory, but growing up is optional.
Birthday Card Ideas
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When you choose a design from our online birthday card collection, not only will you be able to send a beautiful and eco-friendly card, youll have the ability to erase your mistakes — write and rewrite your happy birthday wishes as many times as you need to before you hit "Send". Now your loved ones can receive the birthday wish they deserve, free of scribbles.
Start designing today, explore the countless customization possibilities, and schedule your card to send when you need it to, whether thats in the next five minutes, or five months from now.
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Happy Birthday Poems
How do you write a happy birthday poem? The key ingredient is a sense of joy, so your happy birthday poems do not have to be inspirational or sentimental in nature. Your poetry only needs to bring joy to the birthday girl or boy.
What brings joy? It depends on what you think will cheer up the recipient of the happy birthday poem, so this is your call. This is easier than you think — you'll know the right poem when you see it. Below are happy birthday poems to give you some ideas:
A CHEERY "HELLO"
By Kevin NishmasA cheery "hello" on your birthday,
And wishes for everything bright,
May you know only joy and wonder,
Morning, noon and night.
Happy birthday!
YOUR BIRTHDAY IS HERE
By Kevin NishmasAnother year has passed,
Your birthday is here,
May this year bring joy,
Twelve months you hold dear.
Follow your true bliss,
Achieve all you can,
Dream the good dream,
Create a new plan.
This year will be great,
This I wish for you,
You deserve all you want,
May your dreams come true.
JOY BIG AND SMALL
By Kevin NishmasMy fondest wishes are for you,
Since today's your special day,
May every dream you chase,
Come true and never stray.
You are so special to me,
You deserve the best of all,
May your birthday be ageless,
May you know joy big and small.
MAY YOU TWIST AND SHOUT
By Kevin NishmasWishing you the best,
Day in and day out,
May you find great joy,
May you twist and shout.
Be grateful for life,
Thank heaven above,
Fill your days with hope,
Know that you are loved.
THE VERY BEST
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
You deserve the very best,
All the special things in life,
Whatever makes you happy,
Whatever feels just right.
I want these gifts to be yours,
Each and every day,
To them I add love and peace,
Above all on your birthday.
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
May you have a very happy birthday,
A celebration with family and friends,
Filled with whatever brings you joy,
The kind of joy that never ends.
With all the love your heart can hold,
And the utter joy birthdays bring,
May you have a truly special day,
You deserve the best of everything.
Let's raise a glass and make a toast,
Wishing joy, peace and health to you,
May your birthday be truly happy,
Full of love and life all day through.
BIG WISHES FOR YOU
By Kevin NishmasToday is your special birthday,
I have three big wishes for you,
I wish you peace, joy and love,
All day and all year through.
LIVE EACH MOMENT
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy, happy birthday,
That's my birthday wish for you,
I hope your day brings you joy,
Whatever you plan to do.
Live each moment to the fullest,
Every single moment is dear,
This is the time to remember,
You only get one birthday a year.
FULL OF CHEER
By Kevin NishmasMay you have a special day,
May your heart be full of cheer,
May love and laughter find you,
May your smiles be ear to ear.
May your joy be everlasting,
May only good things come your way,
May all your prayers be answered,
May you be blessed on your birthday.
WISH FOR THE VERY BEST
By Kevin NishmasClose your eyes and make a wish,
Give it wings and let it fly,
Beyond the highest mountain tops,
Up into the clear blue sky.
Aim high when you make your wish,
This is no time to retreat or hide,
Wish for the very best in life,
Now blow out your candles and try.
Happy birthday!
HAPPY MAY YOU BE
By Kevin NishmasMy very best wishes,
For the very best day,
Happy may you be,
In every possible way.
Morning, noon and night,
And every hour in between,
May your day be special,
As only birthdays can be.
Let's get this party started,
It's time to celebrate,
It's never too early to have fun,
Let's groove 24 hours straight.
JUST WHAT I FEEL
By Kevin NishmasThis birthday wish is for you,
I hope you like what I wrote,
It took me many hours to do it,
The words were stuck in my throat.
At first my mind was a total blank,
I didn't know what to say to you,
So I will wish you what's in my heart:
May your wildest dreams come true.
Happy birthday!
JOY, PEACE AND WONDER
By Kevin Nishmas
I hope I'm the very first person,
To wish "happy birthday" to you,
A day of joy, peace and wonder,
The stuff of dreams that come true.
For you deserve the very best,
A gift as rare and precious as gold,
Like an all-inclusive trip to Neverland,
Where you will never get old.
ONE WISH IS NOT ENOUGH
By Kevin NishmasBecause today’s your birthday,
And because you're extra nice,
One wish is not enough for you,
So you must wish twice!
I think you're so amazing,
And you deserve the very best,
I wish you a wonderful life,
Filled with love and happiness.
Wishing you only good things,
Hope you have the best day ever,
Not a second, not an hour,
But a day so great that lasts forever.
Happy birthday!
YEARS AND YEARS OF JOY
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
Hope your birthday is fun,
Filled with family and friends,
From the moment it begins,
Until the second it ends.
This is such an extra-special day,
So it makes me happy to tell you,
I wish you years and years of joy,
Doing whatever you choose to do.
GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOU DO
By Kevin Nishmas
Today's your birthday party,
But I can't be there with you,
So here's a special birthday wish,
For good luck in all you do.
May your balloons never pop,
May your cake be the sweetest,
May your gifts be plentiful,
May this birthday be your happiest.
MORE THAN GRAND
By Kevin NishmasMay our struggles be small,
And our blessings more than grand,
May life give us joy and peace,
Day by day and hand in hand.
Happy birthday!
TO SOMEONE SPECIAL
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday to someone special,
Someone who's no less than great,
Hope your heart is open to fun,
Now's the time to celebrate.
Your birthday is very special to me,
A day that stands out from the rest,
It's because you're close to my heart,
Because you deserve only the best.
GRACEFULLY
By Kevin NishmasYou have aged so gracefully,
Making time stand magically still.
You truly transcend your years,
So young at heart, so bold at will.
Happy birthday!
AS STRONG AS STEEL
By Kevin NishmasOn your birthday every year,
I thank the stars you were born,
With you as my best friend,
My life's all candy and popcorn.
As each year brings new tests,
I know how glad I feel,
You've got my back every day,
Our friendship's as strong as steel.
Birthdays come and birthdays go,
Another year of yours has just begun,
This message is sent to let you know,
In the Friends department, you're #1.
CHEERFUL AND BRIGHT
By Kevin NishmasI wish you an amazing birthday,
A day that's cheerful and bright,
For you have a big, giving heart,
Full of joy from morning to night.
May every moment be wonderful,
Hope many gifts come your way,
The greatest gifts life has to offer,
Making your birthday an amazing day.
CHASE THE RAIN AWAY
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday.
Even when the sky is grey,
And it pours all day,
You make the sun come out,
And chase the rain away.
ONE OF A KIND
By Kevin NishmasYour birthday is here once again,
And it seems like only yesterday,
You first graced our world,
Bringing so much joy our way.
Now let me give you your greetings,
I hope you get them just on time...
I wish you a happy, happy birthday,
And day that's truly one of a kind.
TRULY SPECIAL THINGS
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday to my best friend,
You deserve the best of the best,
All the truly special things in life,
Whatever makes you the happiest.
GLORIOUS
By Kevin Nishmas
May your birthday be glorious,
Full of life's greatest gifts,
The gifts of love, joy and peace,
1, 2 and 3 on your bucket list.
I wish you joy, love and peace today,
In the company of family and friends,
To make your birthday glorious,
From the beginning to the end.
Happy Birthday Poems
- Clever -What are the best clever birthday poems for a card or eCard? The best are birthday poems that contain clever twists or turns of phrase (nothing too cryptic, of course).
For some ideas, check out the clever birthday poem examples below:
HAPPY AND YOUNG AT HEART
By Kevin NishmasYou're happy and young at heart,
Your energy knows no bounds,
You make us all look ancient,
It's time to nap and slow down.
You're full of piss and vinegar,
All set to spring into action,
We all feel old next to you,
Stop or you'll end up in traction.
We are not really complaining,
We're just a bunch of old farts,
We secretly wish we were you,
You're happy and young at heart.
A FRIEND LIKE YOU
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
I have many friends,
But one above the rest,
That one is you,
You are simply the best.
It's a friend like you,
In good times and bad,
Who asks for nothing,
Yet offers a hand.
Wherever I go in life,
There's only one thing to do,
I must have a big heart,
And be a friend like you.
IF I KNEW YOU
By Nixon WatermanThis is a clever birthday poem because it brilliantly uses turns of phrase to show that we are all the same underneath, although we are unique individuals.
It's a beautiful birthday wish for someone special, perhaps your brother or sister who may not fully understand you...or vice versa.
Happy birthday!
"If I knew you and you knew me,
If both of us could clearly see,
And with an inner sight divine,
The meaning of your heart and mine.
I'm sure that we would differ less,
And clasp our hands in friendliness.
Our thoughts would pleasantly agree,
If I knew you and you knew me."
WELCOME TO THE METAL AGE
By Kevin NishmasWelcome to the metal age,
You have solid gold for teeth,
Brilliant silver for hair,
And steel joints underneath.
Your body is always aching,
That is not a reason to pout,
Be glad you still have stamina,
To blow all your candles out.
Happy Birthday Poems
- Cool -When should you use cool birthday poems? The best time to use them is with truly "hip" birthday gals and guys. Typically, they can quickly appreciate the "cool" factor of just about anything.
What makes a birthday poem cool? Any verse that makes you say "wow" to yourself. Below are examples of cool birthday poems to get you started:
B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y
By Kevin NishmasBe the best you can be,
Imagine what you can do,
Remember who you are,
There's nobody like you,
Honor your past,
Dwell on your heart,
All you need is love,
Your birthday is a start.
I WISH YOU LOVE
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
It's your birthday again,
Time to wish you good things,
May you see the wonder,
And the joy a birthday brings.
To you, I wish the best of health,
And the best of luck in all you do,
Mostly I wish you love,
For a life that's pure and true.
BY MY SIDE
By Kevin NishmasOn your birthday every year,
I thank God you were born,
For without you in my life,
My love would be forlorn.
As each year brings new tests,
Sometimes I just want to hide,
You bring me out of my darkness,
I'm glad you're by my side.
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Poems
- Cute -What are the best cute birthday poems? Cute poems are, by nature, a very, very sweet way to wish "Happy Birthday" to someone very special.
That said, you should not be too cute with your birthday poems. Just a dash of cuteness goes a long way. Below are cute birthday poems to get you started:
WHAT A DAY
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
What a day to be happy,
And smile the whole way through,
Today is your big birthday,
A special one just for you.
Blow out all your candles,
Make your wishes come true,
Eat slice after slice of cake,
Nothing is too good for you.
BE EPIC
By Kevin NishmasMay your birthday be epic,
May you never settle for less,
May your special day be special,
May you be blessed with the best.
May your dreams never die,
May your wishes come true,
May your birthday be ageless,
May you be born anew.
Happy Birthday Poems
- Funny -What are the best funny birthday poems? Firstly, funny poems do not need to be "laugh out loud" hilarious. Funny birthday poems merely need to elicit a giggle or two.
Your ultimate goal is to make the birthday boy or girl happy. With this objective in mind, glance at the poems below for inspiration:
IN MY DAY
By Kevin NishmasHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
When you start to see your youth fade,
And your looks have seen better days,
I'll be here to say you're sexy,
Even when your nose hair is gray.
You may not be over the hill,
But you say "in my day" too much,
When you're not clubbing at Costco,
You're napping right after brunch.
You may be older than you think,
But you still have lots more time,
Celebrate each and every day,
Just don't nod off before nine.
LONG IN THE TOOTH
By Kevin NishmasHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You might say we're long in the tooth,
Eating chewy food is a nightmare,
We can't sink our teeth into a steak,
Because they will just stay there.
Our aches and pains are worse,
We feel and look like hell,
BENGAY is now our BFF,
And the best cure for old man smell.
Sleeping through the night is tricky,
It's now our Achilles' heel,
Taking a nap anywhere helps,
Except when we're behind the wheel.
We tend to forget names and faces,
Senior moments are now our friend,
We wish people wore name tags,
But we always forget to ask them.
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
By Kevin NishmasHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You know all the elevator tunes,
You hate what's on Billboard's charts,
You think today's music is pure trash,
You crave The Beatles like an old fart.
You don't know the names of bands,
Yet you still feel like a swinger,
Don't let folks call you a hippie,
Peace out and give them the finger.
THERE ARE WORSE THINGS
By Kevin NishmasSo what if you're getting older,
There are worse things to be,
Like a goofy, pimply teenager,
With zero self-esteem.
So what if you got a few wrinkles,
There are worse things to have,
Like a case of the twentysomethings,
And a room at Mom and Dad's.
To me, you're simply wonderful.
Everything about you is just right,
So have a happy birthday,
And let's party all night.
LIFE'S AS GOOD AS GOLD
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
Wow, another birthday is here,
What can I really say?
You look pretty good,
Even with a touch of gray.
Your eyes are still so blue,
You're still so kind and mellow,
Your smile is just as infectious,
Even though your teeth are yellow.
Yes, this birthday is grand,
Your life's as good as gold,
But you can't fool Mother Nature,
You are still getting old.
Happy Birthday Poems
- Inspirational -What makes a birthday poem inspirational? Inspirational birthday poems, like beauty, are in the eyes of the beholder. Since you know your loved ones well, you are the best person to choose the right inspirational birthday poems for them.
All you need to do is write or pick inspirational birthday poems that have uplifting, life-changing birthday messages. Sounds daunting? It isn't. Below are inspirational birthday poems to, well, inspire you:
WHAT I CAN SEE
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see a heart so full of love,
I see eyes so hopeful and wise,
And I know what you're made of.
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see promise a mile long,
I see unvisited, distant strength,
And I know in you travels a song.
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see it's not yet real for you,
But I see what I see as your fate,
And I know one day you'll see it too.
EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
Hope you have the best birthday,
With laughter that never fades,
Every moment matters,
That's how memories are made.
Wishing you joy and wonder,
Here's to your amazing health,
May you always see beauty,
There is more to life than wealth.
NOW'S A GREAT AGE
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
Now's a great age to take chances,
And do all you want to do,
Your creativity knows no bounds,
What you need is right in you.
Your wisdom is wiser than ever,
Your spirit is bolder than bold,
Your humor is more humorous,
There's just no time to be old.
AS YOU GROW UP
By Kevin NishmasAs you grow up, may you find...
Hope before despair,
Passion before boredom,
Love before loss,
Joy before sorrow,
Peace before turmoil,
And only happy birthdays ever after.
YOU CAN DO IT
By Kevin NishmasI know you can do it,
If you would only try,
It's mind over matter,
There is no better high.
You must forget yourself,
And let go of what's dear,
You'll see beyond the noise,
You will conquer your fear.
If you're afraid to fail,
Know you are not alone,
Even the brave fight fear,
We all dread the unknown.
But you truly stand out,
The world needs what you bring,
When it's your turn to shine,
Reach out for the brass ring.
Climb the wall before you,
Build a bridge to cloud nine,
Unsteady ground you'll tread,
It will be worth your time.
Happy Birthday Poems
- Romantic -What are the best romantic birthday poems? My personal favorites are romantic poems that truly express what's in your heart. But there is one thing in common all romantic birthday poems share: the ability to set the right romantic mood.
Since our romantic feelings may shift over time, there's no one-size-fits-all romantic birthday poem. Below are examples that run the gamut from slightly romantic to full-blown sappy to give you a few ideas:
ALL THAT YOU DO
By Kevin NishmasDreaming of you is divine,
You give me so much pleasure,
I want to be with you now,
You are my special treasure.
May we celebrate all night,
I'm into all that you do,
Let's make today so steamy,
That's my birthday wish for you.
THIS CRAZY LOVE
By Kevin NishmasIt was a spark at first,
A glow I couldn't see,
This crazy love in me.
It soon became a fire,
A fierce flame so carefree,
Scorching my deep heartache,
This crazy love in me.
Now a blaze of sunshine,
A beam of warmth so true,
A slow, searing, kind burn,
This crazy love is you.
MY OBJECT OF BLISS
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday, my love,
You're the castle around my heart,
Part fortress, part ivory tower,
'Til never do we part.
You crossed the moat of my soul,
And led me to parts unknown,
To an isle full of joy,
A middle age all our own.
For me, there's nothing between us,
Except warmth, love and laughter,
You're the dream beyond my walls,
My object of bliss forever after.
MY BEAUTIFUL BIRTHDAY BOY
By Kevin NishmasHappy birthday!
Sweet like a honey drop,
As loving as can be,
A heart the size of an ocean,
A soul filled with glee.
You're not just a siren song,
You're a lifelong symphony,
Your rhythm moves me,
To rise up, dance and sing.
I'm glad you were born today,
My beautiful birthday boy,
You make my life stunning,
And fill it with such joy.
Below is a verse I adapted from John Lennon's song, Across the Universe, which appears on the album Let It Be by The Beatles. when you read it, you'll know why I consider it one of the most romantic birthday messages on this site.
These lyrics will show your "special someone" the depth of your love for him or her...in an elegantly romantic way. Let the birthday Beatle-love-fest begin!
Happy Birthday Poems
- Sentimental -When is the right time to use a sentimental birthday poem? When you want to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, sentimental birthday poems are ideal.
The best sentimental birthday poems evoke a sense of joy and nostalgia at the same time. Below are examples of sentimental birthday poems that should give you a good start:
MY BROTHER I CALL HOME
By Kevin NishmasYou arrived before me,
Forged a path all alone,
You were, you are, the first,
My brother I call home.
You were once so distant,
An island all your own,
You soon came into view,
My brother I call home.
We grew ever closer,
Fleeing the unknown,
Bridging every gap,
My brother I call home.
With no walls between us,
With paths yet to roam,
With you I will travel,
My brother I call home.
EVEN WHEN
By Kevin NishmasEven when I'm hanging by a thread,
And I don't want to let go at all,
I can still release my grip to fate,
Because I know you will catch my fall.
Even when I'm walking on thin ice,
And there's simply nowhere to run,
You take me to kinder, higher ground,
Where brave souls and wild hearts are one.
Even when I need to stand my ground,
And I only have one leg to stand on,
I lean on you for strength and faith,
Braving the struggle until it's gone.
Even when my cup has runneth over,
And I cannot take another drop,
You gladly give me your own glass,
Infused with love and filled to the top.
ONE GIFT YOU CANNOT BUY
By Kevin NishmasThere's one gift you cannot buy,
A buried treasure precious and true,
It's the gift of a close, kind friend,
Exactly what I have in you.
We've shared each other's joys,
And cried on each other's shoulders,
These are our precious moments,
That make us stronger, even bolder.
So I wish you "Happy birthday,"
With all my heart and soul,
We'll be best friends forever,
Two halves of one fabulous whole.
A PRECIOUS FLOWER
By Kevin NishmasYou're my little sister,
Younger only by birth,
Nobody is like you,
Nobody on this earth.
There's only one you,
You are a precious flower,
The find you least expect,
The bloom that empowers.
There's no need to change you,
You are as you should be,
You are love uncontained,
Boundless hope forever free.
You were born a blessing,
Beautiful from the start,
You're my little sister,
Evermore in my heart.
FEEL YOUR SPIRIT BURN
By Kevin NishmasYou live for the chase,
Keen to run all day long,
Free from the thought of rest,
You know you can do no wrong.
You savor each step of the way,
Bending to each twist and turn,
Your head's deep in the game,
You can feel your spirit burn.
Even close to the finish line,
Fierce enough to win the race,
Your heart's set on running,
You live for the chase.
BLESSED, LOVED & CAREFREE
By Kevin NishmasYour special day comes once a year,
It's 24 hours of celebrating you,
I'm not sure about most things,
But this much I know is true.
Your birthday is a gift of love,
Some believe it's heaven sent,
I think it's a gift you give yourself,
A day you do all you've dreamt.
So I wish you "happy birthday,"
Because you deserve to be,
Every moment all day long,
Blessed, loved and carefree.
WHEN I WISH YOU
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"By Kevin Nishmas
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
There's so much more I want to say,
Though it's hard to utter the words,
Nothing's going to stop me today.
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
What I mean is "I love you,"
You're more than the world to me,
I'm so thankful for all you do.
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
It's because you make me proud,
Now that I've put down these words,
I just want to scream them out loud.
TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
By Kevin NishmasAnother year has passed,
It's your birthday once more,
You should feel very special,
And let your spirit soar.
Celebrate every moment,
There's no time to be blue,
Today is your birthday,
Today is all about you.
May you always find joy,
North, south, east and west,
Happy, happy birthday to you,
I wish you the very best.
Hints & Tips
The more you learn about happy birthday poems — and how to write or choose them — the better your choice will be for your loved ones celebrating their birthday today. With this goal in mind, take a quick look at the tips and hints below.
How do you write happy birthday poems?
Out of all the birthday messages you can send to a love one, happy birthday poems are the safest. Why? Two reasons.
First, happy birthday poems are safe because it's just about impossible to hurt somebody's feelings with this type of birthday message. How many people do you know who would get upset over a cheerful birthday poem — under normal circumstances? I don't know any. So happy birthday poems are virtually a sure bet.
Secondly, happy birthday poems are safe because they are 100% frown proof. Packed with "feel good" birthday messages, these birthday verses can make anybody smile, even illicit a chuckle or two. I like to think of them as the McDonald's of birthday messages — deliciously heartfelt and simple.
The simple, heartwarming messages of happy birthday poems are what make them incredibly suitable for many types of birthday girls and boys, including friends, colleagues, clients, acquaintances and children.
Happy birthday poems are even ideal for members of your immediate and extended family, whether or not you're close to them, but who expect to receive a birthday wish from you.
For these reasons, happy birthday poems are virtually a sure bet — virtually because there's a slim chance that you might not make the birthday girl or boy happy with this kind of birthday message. What type of person would dislike happy poems?
• Your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife or husband who should really receive a romantic poem for his or her birthday. For your significant other, a happy poem is the most impersonal birthday verse you can choose (since it does not express your deep feelings for the birthday boy or girl).
• Friends and family who hate poetry of any kind or anything that rhymes.
• Someone who is mourning over the death of a loved one (a happy poem may be considered an insensitive gesture in this case, unless you know for a fact that the birthday boy or girl would be delighted to receive one).
Once you've determined that happy birthday poems are the way to go, selecting the right one is easy. All you need to consider is the level of "happiness" you want in the poem you choose or write.
When you come right down to it, there are really just three levels of happiness:
• Happy
• Very happy
• Crazy happy
I would avoid "crazy happy" because it may be too far-out for the birthday gal or guy. So you actually have only two choices: happy and very happy. How can you tell the difference? That's easy.
• "Happy" is like a McDonald's hamburger or cheeseburger (delicious).
• "Very happy" is like a McDonald's Big Mac or Quarter Pounder (still delicious with a little something extra).
Bottom line: Choose happy birthday poems that you know will bring a smile to the face of someone special.
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