Slàinte Mhath.

Goldfinch60



That day has come

When you have reached that age,

A special age in your life.

All those years in this world

Enjoying so many things,

To you Gordon I pay my respects,

My absolute respects.

A gentleman of honour

Who I have only known

For a very short time

In your life,

But a meeting that I have enjoyed.

So on this day,

This day of your eightieth birthday

I will raise a glass,

A glass of Laphroaig of course,

And wish you Happy Birthday

And hope for many more to come.

Slàinte mhath

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 6th, 2023 00:47
  • Comment from author about the poem: Wrote this for a friend of mine for his eightieth birthday today.
  • Category: Special occasion
  • Views: 16
  • User favorite of this poem: Accidental Poet.
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Comments9

  • Neville


    a grand tribute to a dear pall and what better than to toast his big day and health with a pint (only joking) of single malt Laphroaig .. cheers 🥂

    • Goldfinch60

      Thank you Neville, yes it was not a pint but a fine amount of that fine single malt.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      A fine write Gold. I of course am not invited to the celebratory drinks, with my water. lol.

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Orchi, NOT A DROP OF WATER MUST COME NEAR MY LAPHROAIG!!!!!

        Andy

        • orchidee

          I saw Laphroaig in a shop. Should I buy some?!

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        • Lorna

          Hope he got a copy of this lovely tribute with hiss whiskey!

          • Goldfinch60

            I put the poem in the birthday card I sent him.

            Andy

          • Mottakeenur Rehman

            ..Despite only knowing Gordon for a short time, the author appears to have formed a strong connection with him. Good 1👌

            • Goldfinch60

              So true Mo0ttakeenur, thank you.

              Andy

            • Rocky Lagou

              Although friendships might "end" because of a physical separation, their memories are always with us, and that simple fact makes our relationships eternal

              • Goldfinch60

                Very true Rocky, thank you.

                Andy

              • Accidental Poet

                Long live the friendship between Gordon and Andy. 👍

                • Goldfinch60

                  It will be so AP, thank you.

                  Andy

                • MendedFences27

                  A fine birthday tribute.

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Thank you Phil.

                    Andy

                  • Fay Slimm.

                    A finely written tribute to your friend on reaching the grand age of eighty - Happy Birthday Gordon and here's wishing you lots more years ahead.

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Thank you Fay, I will send him you Birthday wishes.

                      Andy

                    • Peter Gates

                      Can remember my 18th, but I'll remember Gordon's.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Peter.

                        Andy



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