For Ray -- A poem and Praise Song.

 For Ray

A poem and Praise Song.

"Ninety Years and still going strong."

It's easy to say to Ray.

Hurry it’s your birthday today.

It’s a delight and pleasure to celebrate.

This very special, amazing, superb Date.

So in joy and happiness we mark this Score

And though envious, we wish you, many more.

In good health, from here on, all the way.

Why is it when we see you we see Green.

It must be that pure Irish sheen,

That never wears off, no matter where you go.

We're certain from all accounts we know.

That even in the Cape, it was so.

That Dublin followed you all the way.

In Israel, the Irish is with you, right up to day.

Begorrah as they remark, a true Irish Lass

From the place, where Guinness and Irish whisky flow.

And know that you can hardly wait.

To get to your job almost every day,

At the Laundry where you discuss with your mates

The daily news and what they have on their plates.

While you fold all the linen neat and straight.

The secret of your long life is clear,

And although like everyone else you shed a tear.

You always ready with a laugh or smile,

Which helps you along the road of life, mile after mile.

About everyone else’s problems you really care.

What makes you a particular Dear.

FOR YOU WE GIVE NINETY CHEERS

 

by Hillie Feldman  7th March 2005