Happy Birthday, Laura!
At Robert E. Peary we met
We didn’t know anyone yet
We shared the name Baker
It was a bond-maker
That, and our time with the Vet
We both were new kids on the block
who shared a locker and lock
We grew to be buds,
who surveyed the studs,
but then sought a more divine flock
We loved choir and Mr. Peerless
when singing for him, we were fearless
We had our own “Glee”
before the TV
We were good kids, drug-and-beer-less
We dated Alan and Bob,
and endured many a sob
We talked on the phone
’til our parents would moan
and say, “You girls need a job.”
We studied, and giggled, and prayed
for lives that would be heaven-made
Brian, our teacher,
is now a famed preacher
We knew him before he was paid
At 18, life deviated
Life became more complicated
Alan was done
Dave was the one
Weddings and kids were created….
Years went by without chit-chat
Christmas cards shared this and that
We were miles apart,
but still fond of heart
If closer, I’d buy you a hat
Dear Laura, today is your day!
Do what you want – work, or play
I’m glad for our friendship
– just don’t break a hip
I’m sending God’s blessings your way!
Hope your day is wonderful, sweet friend!
