happy bithday "little" bro.

Happy birthday 2 ol' Craig
on this very fine day done.
I know it sounds like i'm vague;
49 to 51.

So it could be a big one,
if he's not he's very close,
half a hundred could be fun,
as a body, not a ghost..

But if he's seven sevens
(that's a week, of weeks, of years)
fourth born of Beth & Bevan's
bourn forth fruit, of love (and tears).

Blessings on you, old and wise
one who's learning at each stage;
what to accept, what despise,
how to love, as does a sage.

May you sleep more soundly now
("soundly" might include a snore)
learning not to scrape & bow,
as we younger did before,

yet to gladly thankful be
for good gifts that come your way,
love that covers, oh plenty,
& discovers good to say.

Thanks for your way of being
open as you can, and do.
I'm glad of friendship seeing
that i'm not often with you

(in body).