I remember long ago, when I was just a tot,

We got a new baby brother, whom we loved a lot.

We three older siblings would compete to see

Who you would crawl to, who the lucky one would be.

We watched you grow,

Though sometimes it seemed awfully slow,

It doesn't show now, but you were quite small,

I just can't figure out how you could get to be so tall!

Today is your birthday, fifty-five is the new number.

Since I am sixty-two, I'm surprised I can remember!

So have a happy birthday, God bless you all your life,

And for me, please give a hug to your precious wife.

- Neona Owen 1999