Birthday Poem by Richard Jack Smith

Thanks to film critic and poet Richard Jack Smith for this lovely Birthday Poem he e-mailed me yesterday. It made me very happy! 

Just as life seems brief,

A touching thought occupies this leaf.

What you are cannot be measured

Your goodness shall always be treasured.

 

Readers follow you on this odyssey

Free from want or jealousy.

Your words have the honesty to inspire

During times when things are dire.

 

A truly special day

In every possible way.

Without you, the world would be less

Happy Birthday and God bless.