John walter bratton quotes

On your birthday today, don't Look up 'Life Expectancy' coz I suspect As you've reached 60, you want to be happy, Trust me, you'll be depressed.

Thousands of stars in the night sky, And shells on the shore together, Hundreds of birds that go singing by, Especially in sunny weather. Millions of dewdrops to greet the dawn, Thousands of leaves in the fall, Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn, But only one father, that's all. Happy Birthday To the One and Only

This is a very insulting tribute But take it in good heart Congratulations Mom and Dad You've reached Silver together...apart Lots of love etc

In all the years together You've shared joy, and contentment too Long may it continue In the years ahead, for the both of you

The best inheritance a father can leave his children is a good example.

My heart beats red, white, and blue. And with patriotism it aches Generally, I believe in democracy, freedom and civil rights But in particular, cupcakes

You've travelled through life together Enjoying years of wedded bliss We congratulate you on reaching And we toast your happiness

Six happy years together Such a perfect matching You're entering the 7 year itch zone This is no time for scratching

I've been writing verses For 60 years...phew! And d'yer know why I did it? T'was especially for you

Throw all caution to the wind, today, on your 40th No need to have wisdom and sage But tomorrow, as you start your 5th decade Do try to act more your age

Look back on your wedding And be filled with joy and pride Deservedly so, for the many years You've flourished, side by side

Free... Yes...FREE time Is what retirement brings Leisure, lounging and loafing And other lazy things

You really must stop acting Like a 20-year-old, gold plated In a midlife crisis You just graduated Happy 60th

It started with a simple ring, You became husband and wife, You progressed to being parents And you're still best friends for life.

It is said that insincere apologies can be detected while heart-felt apologies melt away all grievances, anger and hatred. Felt with all my heart I'm sooo sorry Apologies Sorry Soz so so So Sorry

Daddy I'm just little But I love you BIG Happy Birthday Big Daddy

Happy Anniversary, my darling Here's to a day that's filled with fun While we joyously remember When us two became a one

What I said Wasn't wise It wasn't even true I apologise

Being vintage like a fine wine Should make you proud of being old And being mature like a cheese Certainly explains the mould! Fester on undaunted into your 7th decade

Dad, Thanks for being my biggest fan, even when I strike-out.

You moan a lot and jingle your change But let's face it, there's no escape You can flick the remote as much as you like But she's on the TV and on every tape

Congratulations on turning 60 Now you can wear what you like No one cares, and more particularly You're fine telling 'em 'Take a hike'

It's all flags, fireworks, family, food and fun That's July Four July Five, the fun is done The fireworks are no more

It takes a minute to say hello Why? I wonder why When it's seems to take forever When you have to say Goodbye?

Consider this on your birthday You've got life's struggle beaten For 60 years you've ate And avoided being eaten

To have you in my life is wondrous Yet all good things, allegedly, come to an end, Piffle, says I, for you, undoubtedly, Will forever be my lover and best friend.

So OK, it's your special big Four-O birthday But don't expect me to be obsequious and fawning You, being you, can't possibly be a good example So do try, at least, to serve as a warning

Over a pint in the pub, you have a good moan That's the fate of every Magpie While Mam perfects her game show skills Giving talks at the WI

Dad: someone who hopes his son will turn out just like him, and who is afraid his daughters will meet someone who did.

Gladys.. work has kept you fit And Bill.. you never moan Well life's not for carrying cases With a butler of your own

We can reveal that John's 85 That's a well known fact Telling Kathy's age would be a breach Of the Official Secrets Act

It's not easy for you, Dad You seek your own space You slope off to watch telly But still see (Mom's Mum's Mam's) face

This sorry poem Isn't long It's simply to say I was wrong!!

Dad, because you are my father it's been easy to believe in God.

How much I wish I could tell you, Dad How much you mean to me.... But there are no words to say How much I admire you... appreciate you... thank you for everything you've done. love you Actually, there are I've just used them How much I wish you A happy, happy birthday Dad

I'm glad God chose you to be my Dad!

Thanks, Mom for always being there For showing me such love and care. Thanks for all you've done and do How I turned out is down to you I love you Have a lovely birthday

Dad's are the treasures of the world!

Thank you Dad... for listening and caring, for giving and sharing, but, especially, for just being you! Happy Birthday to you

As it's your 40th birthday This, we'd like to say May you be bathed in goodness, happiness and sunshineness On this, your special day.

May today be filled With bright hopes for the future And happy memories of the past

This goodbye will only seem Like an eternal pain If I fail to merely miss you Until we meet again As we assuredly will I've made my mind up

As a chapter closes in your life, And a new one starts for you, May your years be filled with all the things You've been looking forward to!

At last some time for pleasure trips And do what you want to do The time to just take your time It's toodle-oo to time that flew Those plan A's and B's Coming down of that dusty shelf; it's your time now just for you To do things for your self.

A father is someone who can't get on the phone, in the bathroom or out of debt.

Still very active And rarely seen apart You're teenage geriatrics Modern and young at heart

Today is very For it's about a special birth For the very finest Dad That ever walked upon this Earth

Take life with a pinch of salt A shot of tequila and a wedge of lime Do nothing at all But take your time

You've had a long working life As everyone knows You can now do nothing at all And then have a doze Enjoy Your Retirement

I'm soooo happy you're my Dad And soooo I want to say I love you, Dad, and wish you A sooo very best birthday

Congratulations! If I may be so bold Only 40 years to go Before you're a century old Just saying

As a World-trekker, go-getter Retirement won't have you stopping You'll be seen where the bananas and mangos come from At the supermarket....doing the shopping

Because I was flat out wrong I'm on my knees Begging that you Will forgive me, please

The greatest gift I ever had Came from God; I call him Dad!

On your 60th, here's something philosophical To give the old grey matter a stir How old would you be If you didn't know how old you were?

Don't be pessimistic Because, today, the sun hasn't shone It probably won't next year And you'll then be 61

True Friends are the bacon bits In the salad bowl of life. How true I read that and straight away, My thoughts turned to you And especially today on your 60th These special wishes I send Have a really wonderful birthday My special "bacon flavored" friend

If I could choose the perfect Dad There's no one I would rather Have Dad, than you Dad Coz you go further, Father Happy Birthday Father

It's a good thing wrinkles don't start 'til you're 50ish. So, wrinkles, then Happy 60th, and then Just think, you'll be 70 In just those short years, numbering ten

You're 60 But honestly it doesn't show Mind you, you reached the age of consent About 50,000 consents ago!

At 50, you probably get muddled? I'm the same, that's how I know? If you ever get lost, don't worry? Just change where you want to go

This card is sent to cheer you As you're confined to bed I'm sure it'll feel all worthwhile In the happier days ahead.

You won't now tell people you're in your 60′s Indeed, you'll have to pretend, no end That you're close to being 70 Let me be the first to agree, old friend

When you gaze upon the lovely sight. Of twins, arm in arm, asleep at night. Think not that the house has been doubly messed. But that you, as parents, have been doubly blessed.

We've shared good (times) We've shared good fries We've shared good (beers) But never goodbyes... Till now Mind how you go, good buddy

It's clear your marriage is a happy one Your love is solid to the core May the years ahead be happy ones Each one happier than before

Mom as it's your birthday And, unfortunately, not mine Give me some money and I'll get out your hair While you have a large glass of wine I try so hard to be thoughtful

If age was temperature, You'd be getting hotter Happy 60th degree You, hot shotter

A shop bought card saying Get Well Soon. Didn't seem to fit the bill. This hand made card hopes that pretty soon... ...You'll be galloping up that hill.

A Dad gives hope When life is low A Dad's a place Where you can go A Dad is honest A Dad is true A Dad is precious My DAD is You Happy Birthday to YOU Happy Birthday to YOU Happy Birthday , Happy Birthday Happy Birthday to YOU

You've reached your 60th birthday, Bill To the year, the day, the hour You've been a lifelong country boy Along with Lily, your flower And Robin...that's the name of a bird And Dawn...that says it all

Wherever you may go Wherever you may have been Saying goodbye is fine If you say hello again

Don't think of 60 as ten years older than 50. Think of it as only 1 year older than 59 Go ahead, as it's your birthday Delusion, today, is just fine

If I could choose from all the fathers in the world, Dad, I'd choose you!

May you always be each other's best friend, May your mutual love continue to be so May your successful marriage continue to thrive May love flourish, prosper, bloom and grow

It's Good...But No more rush hour driving To start and end your day No more early alarm calls But..much less pay No more back stabbing Or rising to the bait No more phone calls from the boss Asking you to work late But...having to get by On half your hourly rate Now you have all day To sit or doze to stay to go Anywhere you like... ..cheaply You've got less dough Travel around the world Do anything you've desired But do it economically Now that you're retired

Here's hoping that your special day Will be more 'happy ever after' With all the joys of friendship, Love, fun and laughter

Not only them...you've also had Young Hudson mouths to fill You could have had a thriving business But you forgot to present the bill

Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes aren't final, when You only mean we'll miss you Until we meet again

My goodness, you're 60 already, already Time is a thief But still, you're only as old as your tongue And a little bit older than your teeth Have a wonderful birthday

Happy 60th Birthday, good buddy. How are you dealing with your awful debility, lessened utility and loss of mobility?

At 50 you now have realized ?Getting old isn't fair? And that it's hard to make a comeback ?When you haven't gone anywhere

As it's your 50th birthday The very best of cheers to you Truthfully, I'm just being selfish Coz now I am so cheerful, too Happy, Cheerful Birthday

Yes, you're very very old But try to think of it as not being cursed After all, in a hostage situation You'd be released first!

This is a Happy Birthday card, Made with lots of love by me It's to a Very Important Parent A VIP... ...and you are she

Walk a little slower, Dad Cos I am only small. I'm following in your footsteps, And I don't want to fall. Someday when I'm all grown up. You're what I want to be; Then I will have a little child, Who'll want to follow me. And I would want to lead just right, And know that I was true; So, walk a little slower, Dad, For I must follow you. A very very very Happy Birthday Dad

Proud parents to two children Grandparents to five more Who visit the "Harper Bakery" It's Gran's cooking they all adore

It's good Mam, you've got a bike It's so much better than walking Dad just thinks it's a blessed relief It's the only time you stop talking

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement, Wishing you every happiness in the years ahead. No lying about your age, more lying around the house After lying much longer in bed

Be pleased to look forward, And pleased to look behind, Count today, your 40th, and each birthday With a grateful mind.

A mother beyond compare Have a lovely day Mom

May every memory that you share Of dreams you've seen come true, Help make this special anniversary day A happy one, for the two of you

Dad - a son's first hero, a daughter's first love.

I love you Just coz Please forgive me I'm soz

Leaving Verses Poems Quotes To say goodbye Isn't a pain Unless you're never going...! (Tee hee)