to meet between words

where sounds can play

and share our dreams

and the prayers we say

is a gift that we've made

with our friendship true

and today is the day

that's special to you

so i praise you in words

that never seem right

to describe this fine man

of such power and light

of such beauty and strength

such delicacy and graces

who has touched my soul

in the deepest of places

so i honor you, friend

on this day of your birth

and wish for you always

good health and sweet mirth