1.
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
John Walter Bratton
2.
Six happy years together
Such a perfect matching
You're entering the 7 year itch zone
This is no time for scratching
John Walter Bratton
3.
Take life with a pinch of salt
A shot of tequila and a wedge of lime
Do nothing at all
But take your time
John Walter Bratton
4.
The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!
John Walter Bratton
5.
May today be filled
With bright hopes for the future
And happy memories of the past
John Walter Bratton
6.
It started with a simple ring,
You became husband and wife,
You progressed to being parents
And you're still best friends for life.
John Walter Bratton
7.
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
John Walter Bratton
8.
Goodbyes are not forever
Goodbyes aren't final, when
You only mean we'll miss you
Until we meet again
John Walter Bratton
9.
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
John Walter Bratton
10.
You really must stop acting
Like a 20-year-old, gold plated
In a midlife crisis
You just graduated
Happy 60th
John Walter Bratton
11.
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
John Walter Bratton
12.
It's all flags, fireworks, family, food and fun
That's July Four
July Five, the fun is done
The fireworks are no more
John Walter Bratton
13.
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!
John Walter Bratton
14.
Dad - a son's first hero, a daughter's first love.
John Walter Bratton
15.
I love you
Just coz
Please forgive me
I'm soz
John Walter Bratton
16.
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
John Walter Bratton
17.
Wherever you may go
Wherever you may have been
Saying goodbye is fine
If you say hello again
John Walter Bratton
18.
Free... Yes...FREE time
Is what retirement brings
Leisure, lounging and loafing
And other lazy things
John Walter Bratton
19.
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
John Walter Bratton
20.
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
John Walter Bratton
21.
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
John Walter Bratton
22.
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
John Walter Bratton
23.
Look back on your wedding
And be filled with joy and pride
Deservedly so, for the many years
You've flourished, side by side
John Walter Bratton
24.
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
John Walter Bratton
25.
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
John Walter Bratton
26.
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.
John Walter Bratton
27.
It takes a minute to say hello
Why? I wonder why
When it's seems to take forever
When you have to say Goodbye?
John Walter Bratton
28.
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!
John Walter Bratton
29.
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.
John Walter Bratton
30.
Be pleased to look forward,
And pleased to look behind,
Count today, your 40th, and each birthday
With a grateful mind.
John Walter Bratton
31.
Thank you Dad...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Birthday to you
John Walter Bratton
32.
Happy Anniversary, my darling
Here's to a day that's filled with fun
While we joyously remember
When us two became a one
John Walter Bratton
33.
The best inheritance a father can leave his children is a good example.
John Walter Bratton
34.
Because I was flat out wrong
I'm on my knees
Begging that you
Will forgive me, please
John Walter Bratton
35.
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
John Walter Bratton
36.
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.
John Walter Bratton
37.
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
John Walter Bratton
38.
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
John Walter Bratton
39.
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
John Walter Bratton
40.
Don't be pessimistic
Because, today, the sun hasn't shone
It probably won't next year
And you'll then be 61
John Walter Bratton
41.
Happy 60th Birthday, good buddy.
How are you dealing with your awful debility,
lessened utility and loss of mobility?
John Walter Bratton
42.
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
John Walter Bratton
43.
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'
John Walter Bratton
44.
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
John Walter Bratton
45.
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.
John Walter Bratton
46.
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
John Walter Bratton
47.
Congratulations!
If I may be so bold
Only 40 years to go
Before you're a century old
Just saying
John Walter Bratton
48.
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.
John Walter Bratton
49.
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
John Walter Bratton
50.
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.
John Walter Bratton