My Late Poetry Entry This Week: Mum's Eightieth.

 

The Surprise Party

 

April the eighth was the big event

Mother’s Eightieth and time well spent

 

First it was lunch out with the gals

Some are family and some are pals

 

Fish n chips was the choice by some

Fish n chips a favourite, of my mum

 

Then off for a small drive around our town

Mother was enjoying, not even one frown

 

I dropped her off home, she wanted it that way

By now afternoon, so home she would stay

 

Taking some rest until there was a door knock

You see guests, would arrive at six o’clock

 

This was a Surprise Eigthieth Birthday Party she knew not where

Until a knock on the door that startles her as she calls " Who's there?"

 

It was my sister followed then by me, with presents, cake, nibbles and drinks

Heavens knows now, what she thinks

 

Because pretty soon there’s more and more

All these guests walking through the door

 

Mum had no idea that she was a special guest

Because to her home, there came family and friends, at my request

 

We had tea and coffee, snacks and cake

And I bought a Black Forrest Cake; I had no time to bake

 

Not wanting a big fuss, she was delighted when I said

“ Mum! You don’t want to go out, so I invited friends instead”

 

It was just a little in-joke between her and I

Because my mother had seen, so many years pass by

 

Ages since we gathered, in Mum’s home for a Special Event

Birthday songs, enjoyment and good time spent

 

Well Wishes done, washed up dishes, time had come for all to run

Mum announced to me “ I have had soooo! much fun!”

 

“The last time I had such a lovely party with such a good mix

Was when I was just a little girl, and I was turning six ”

 

Mum also enjoyed her Special Birthday with pressies, cards and fishnchips

And I think what she enjoys most of all, are family and her friendships.

 

Blessings to You, My Dear Mum, Nancy

Next year at 81, you can tell me what, You Fancy!

 

Written for My Mother’s 80th Birthday

 

On the 8^th of April 2008

 

Written By Carol

 

 

 

                  

 

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