Birthday Poem from Across the Pond

Thanks to British film critic and poet Richard Jack Smith for this lovely birthday poem he sent to me today. 

A message from the heart.

Singing, dancing and taking part.

It's the best of days

in so many ways.

A Birthday wish all year round

The magic tap dancing sound.

A poet and dear friend anew.

The world is richer because of you.

***** 

Birthday Poem for Sue from Mom and Dad

Why do we love our daughter Sue?

She cheers us up when we are blue.

Her heart of gold is open wide.

Her lovely soul can’t be denied.

Entertainer? One of the best.

Her clever wit passes the test.

Helpful and kind she tries to be.

She even suggests good T.V.

The food she brings we love to eat.

Her rice and dressing can’t be beat.

Happy Birthday, our dearest Sue.

Big hugs for everything you do!

A Birthday Poem

My birthday today was filled with surprises! Thanks to my family and friends who made this particular birthday quite memorable.

A special thanks to film critic and author Richard Jack Smith for the poem below.  

The Best of Us: A Birthday Poem

Looking for an Ice Road Trucker?
Sign up Betty Jo Tucker.
She's the critic who tells it straight
Where other opinions emerge too late.

A love of musicals she has.
Of Shirley Temple, Busby Berkeley and jazz.
From her I have learned a lot
About the movies and things to spot.

She has a mastery of the poetic phrase
Her observations simply amaze.
An original voice
Because that's her choice.

That poem means a lot to me because Richard and I both include film poems in some of our movie reviews. In fact, Richard’s latest book is titled A Poet Among Critics,  and here’s what I wrote about that terrific book:

Richard Jack Smith writes poems with ease

about movies designed to please.

Plus even some he thinks fall flat

and keep him from tipping his hat.

A fine poet among critics,

rhymes and images he does mix.

His reviews earn two thumbs up

and a poetry Loving Cup!

***

A Birthday Poem

Thanks to William V. Madison, author of my all-time favorite biography, Madeline Kahn: Being the Music – A Life,  for posting the following birthday poem on my Facebook page last Sunday.  I love a good rhyme, so this was a special treat for me.

I hope your birthday's truly groovy,

Jam-packed with friends and fun and movie.

From cold New York I hope you hear

My wish for you: a Magic Year.

Thanks also to 108 other wonderful Facebook friends for their warm birthday wishes.  They all helped make this year’s birthday truly groovy!