FOR RAJA: HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY
I remember when you were first born and I held you in my arms,
I remember the joy I felt. I thought, My God had sent me a charm.
I remember as you grew and played with trucks and even played tricks,
“I’m just tricking you mommy,” you would say.
I remember your insistence to stop to examine a leaf, a flower, a rock,
I knew then you were indeed God’s gift, and I cherished you every day.
I see you all grown up now, though in my eyes you are still my child,
I want to say, I am proud of you son, as your life’s path you build.
You are all grown up and making choices and decisions I couldn’t predict
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That you were sent as my son, such pleasure, only my God inflict..
This is just a small token and expression of what you mean to me,
I hope you like it and understand, this is truly what I see.
You are a man of high morals, integrity and grit,
I want you to know I always knew, that’s exactly where you would fit.
You are my unique and special son, with Character, strength and style,
I hope you ponder what you mean to me, as you read these words awhile
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My God has truly blessed me because he gave me you to share,
I want you to know I love you and did/will always simply care.
I know your future remain bright because you are in God’s hand,
I want to thank you my son, for becoming a very special man.
R. A. J. A.
Rarefied, Recondite, Refulgent, Resolute, Risible, Ravishing
Affectionate, Admirable, Animating, Altruistic, Articulate
Jaunty, Jocund, Jazzy, Jocose, Jubilant, Jovial, Judicious
Adventuresome, Alexandrite, Affable, Amiable, Adequate.