Saturday, August 11, 2012

To my brother for his 50th birthday


On this surprising Friday night
We’ve gathered here in all our might
With friends and family abound
To party over something round…

I did say something…not someone
Although someone is kind of round
But in a cute and cuddly way
OK, OK…..about today.

That round thing that today we toast
The number that upsets our host
The figure that defines his age
Him turning over a new page….

I can go on with metaphors
But let’s take issue at the core
My brother’s 50, whoopty doo
That doesn’t mean  - To life, Adieu!

It doesn’t mean he’s getting old
It doesn’t mean he’s getting bold
It’s no offense to those that are
If so, you’re shiny like a star!

And speaking of…the stars I mean
For they allow me to begin
The exploration of his age
To see who’s also on his page!

I searched the heavens and have found
Half dozen biggest stars around
That, like my dearest brother here
Will celebrate 5-0 this year!

Thus, I will need your help with this
So please, before you will dismiss
My feeble pains to entertain
I need for you to guess their names…

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He – is the biggest star of all
For twenty mill – he’ll take your call
With him – Impossible to loose
His name my friends, of course – Tom Cruise

Her scene in Mischief stole my heart
To Cruise’s McGuire she was tart
But to Travolta she was destined
The hottie’s name is Kelly Preston
From hot to funny we progress
He greeted fame with talking ass
A bit bizarre but never scary
Your pet detective is Jim Carrey

A few good men are hard to find
She did that twice, for a short time
She is the one that Ghost adored
Still hot at 50 – Demi Moore

He maybe Livin’ on a Prayer
But he is Always on the air
His life is like a Blaze of Glory
He’s awesome and he’s Jon Bon Jovi

We’ve noticed him in Bruce All Mighty
At forty he met Aphrodite
In Office he was raising hell
But we all love our Steve Carell…

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That’s just six I’ve outlined
Mathew Broderick, Wesley Snipes
Add Ralph Fiennes and Jodie Foster
Forty five are in your roster

All are 50 and don’t care
They are happy, they have flare
They don’t think they’re old at all
Tom Cruise isn’t even tall

That, my brother, is their lesson
So please focus on that essence
They don’t care how old they are
That’s what makes them a true star

And you have that spark inside
One that you so often hide
Screw the numbers, just go dance
And your age won’t stand a chance

You are playful and you’re funny
You’re the energizer bunny
Life is bubbling right through
Let if flow – for it is you

Life is movement, life is laughter
Never mind what happens after
Just allow yourself to be
Then the time will set you free!

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