For Ashley

Birthday time is here again

For a lovely young lady so fair.

She has eyes of blue for looking at you

And beautiful, long blonde hair.

A smile so sweet you'll get from her

With dimples so deep in her cheeks,

You'll remember the smile she gives to you

For weeks and weeks and weeks.

The birthday we're to celebrate

Is the seventh one for you.

We'll watch you open the gifts galore

And eat cake and ice cream too.

After the party's over this day,

We'll pack you into the car,

And take you away to our home.

(I wish we didn't live so far!)

Happy Birthday, Ashley dear,

We wish you fun and good cheer.

Just know that we love you

And wish you joy throughout the year.

- Neona Owen 2000

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Happy Birthday, Ashley May

Hope you have a lovely day

At the pool we'll splash and swim,

And the presents; you'll open them.

It's your day, you're the lucky one.

We'll laugh, and sing and have such fun

To be with you on your special day

So, Happy Birthday, Ashley May!

- Neona Owen 1999