76 Trombones and my Mom's Parade

Can't say that I blame you
how birthdays are a "chore",
I could only agree with you
if birthdays weren't no more.

So, with this equation
I put Life to the "test",
if you can handle your birthday
then you can handle the rest.

But, just so as long as
you never, ever give in...
together, we're celebrating
your birthday, again !

So Mom, call "off the dogs"
let the cows, "jump in the bay"...
these things would only happen
on this, your 76th birthday !

— docmaverick, Sep 22, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

lyz

16 years 8 months ago

Aww Lovely

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,To your mum, 76, Wow you got good genes there Doc. I love this birthday wish.I see your mum is very special to you and I know u r to her. What a lovely gift of love. You are a treasure. Still the comedian and I am glad u always put the smile on many a face. Thank u for sharing. Good night. Love Lyz. XX

docmaverick

16 years 8 months ago

Thanks Lyz....

...for the sweet comments about my Mom. She IS a special Lady, and I really appreciated your remarks ! I'm inclined to believe that YOU are also, very special. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

Happy birthday to your

Happy birthday to your mom... she must be awesome, first to have you for a son, secondly cause we share the same birthday, 9/22 ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODu888i14-I ~A

docmaverick

16 years 8 months ago

Wow, Kailashana....

...that's sooo cool ! And now, my best regards and "Happy Birthday"...to you, too ! Hope yours was a good one ! Thanks, for the nice comments. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

Antoinette Mar…

16 years 8 months ago

Birthdays and your Mom...

Hey Doc: all my stars to you and your Mom: she is a fortunate person - having a wonderful son like you...and how sweet are the comments, if I knew your Mom I would take all these goodies back to her...she is a very fortunate lady...Love prevails as always...