Poem for a Friend

This poem was written as a birthday gift for my dearest friend, Carla Milho, a beautiful lady and talented writer hailing from Lisbon, Portugal. Please visit her web site to wish her a Happy Birthday on this special day – thanks very much!

Frost the cake and add a candle to the dish
It’s time to make a wish
Another year is here

Sing the song we know with joy and warm delight
We celebrate tonight
Toasting you with good cheer

47!!!

Happy Birthday, Carla
Let the good times flow
Fun and friends who love you, don’t you know

Happiness, forever
When you share a smile
Days ahead grow brighter, all the while

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)
by Van Morrison (1972)
• see lyrics here •

Posted

January 29, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Comments

21 responses to “Poem for a Friend”

Carla Milho

January 29, 2023

Oh thank you so much my dear friend, you are always so sweet and kind to me 😊 I can’t believe that I am 47 years old 😂😂😂because sometimes my brain has the age of a child 😁… I have like your poem very much and I have no words to thank you enough 😊have a great Sunday 🥳

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  You’re most welcome, my dear friend & thank you! I appreciate your kind words, and your beautiful smile always makes my day brighter!
  
  I wanted to climb inside a cardboard box wrapped as a gift, and sit at your doorstep. However, the Post Office said that I couldn’t ship myself through the mail. 😂 So, instead, I’m sending a kiss & best wishes for you on this special day. 😘 Happy 47th Birthday, dear Carla!!! 🥳🎉🎂🎁✨
  
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2. Filipa Moreira da Cruz
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Muitos parabéns Carla! 🎉🎉🎈🎈🎁🎁
  
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  1. Phil
    
    January 29, 2023
    
    Thank you, dear Filipa 🤗🌹
    
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Timothy Price

January 29, 2023

Wonderful, thoughtful poem, Phil. Happy Birthday! Carla.

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Thanks very much, Tim 👍
  
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Cindy Georgakas

January 29, 2023

Oh what a sweet poem for Carla Phil! Happy Birthday Carla! I’ll come visit today❣️

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Thank you so much, my dear friend Cindy ~ have a great Sunday! 🤗🌹
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas
    
    January 29, 2023
    
    You’re so welcome dear Phil… my birthday’s coming hahaha you do the same❣️
    
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luisa zambrotta

January 29, 2023

Beautiful!

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Thank you, dear Luisa 🤗🌹
  
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  1. luisa zambrotta
    
    January 31, 2023
    
    My pleasure 🌹🌹🌹
    
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John

January 29, 2023

At 47, she is still young, Happy Birthday to her! ☺️

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Thanks John 👍
  
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Kym Gordon Moore

January 29, 2023

Oh my dear Phil, what a beautiful poetic tribute to your friend Carla. Sweet sentiments my dear friend. 👏🏼🎂🥳🙌🏼🍯

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1. Phil
  
  January 29, 2023
  
  Thank you so much, my dear friend Kym ~ wising you a wonderful Sunday! 🤗🌹
  
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  1. Kym Gordon Moore
    
    January 29, 2023
    
    You are certainly welcome my dear, dear friend. I love your inspiration behind composing this amazing tribute. Thanks for sharing your gift with all of us. 😊💖🍯✨🥰🌺🌞
    
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Dawn Pisturino

January 29, 2023

Lovely poem, as always, dear Phil!

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1. Phil
  
  January 30, 2023
  
  You’re a sweetheart, dear Dawn ~ thanks very much! 🤗🌹
  
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Blagica

January 30, 2023

Beautiful 💖

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1. Phil
  
  January 30, 2023
  
  Thank you, my dear friend Blagica 😇
  
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