Written for my lovely daughter Jessey's birthday

Happy Birthday Jessey!

Your mother’s eyes

Here it is early fall, winter prognosticators are making

When will the first flakes arrive and how much do you think

But I tune out those guys, there’s something way bigger

My daughter’s birthday, the woman with the golden smile and

Oh, she has her daddy’s profile! Look she’s so pretty,

You try to be polite, but like your mom I still see your

People always pointing, family reunions can get to be so

I can’t believe you cut your hair! Random reactions can be so

But I don’t really pay them attention, a special day has

It’s Jessey’s birthday! Time to celebrate, friends let’s

Light the candles hush the room as you rise, smiles abound

Your happy glow, fun-loving joyful beauty complimented by

I’m so happy to watch you smile, as you should cause you

Tear open your gifts, eat way too much cake, look foolish

We only get so many tries, yeah you know it’s true what they

Make the most of each day, give me a hug and kiss; smile at

Tim Windisch

09/21/2023