Happy Birthday, Kendra!

As a group the ones who know will turn the common phrase
Cards and calls will also come with hopes for great birthdays
And though the thoughts and feelings they display may all be true
They cannot help but fall well-short of how we feel for you.
Those who know you want to find the words where they might state
Why they wish you well all year and not just on this date.
Your friends would try to tell you just how blessed their live have been
Through your tireless work to help both strangers and good friends.
Your family would know that all your life you’ve been so strong.
So may your bed be warm today and all your naps be long.
Your kids will search for ways to tell you how they love you dearly.
Daily hugs and kisses show they mean this more than yearly.
And finally it comes as no surprise to learn how badly
I honor you or let you know just how I love you madly.
So, know this day that love and wishing well for you will thrive
And also know I’ll never tell you just turned thirty something.