Happy Birthday Jackie

Amazing, how the time flies by

And friends we once saw daily

Are just as familiar today

Although our hair's a bit more greyly!

Jackie, you were always there with a smile

With warmth and love and laughter

When life threw up some difficult times

I knew you were the one to run after.

Our children grew, we drifted apart

Our lives were different and yet the same.

And when I returned up't'north again

I sought you out, when I changed my name!

You were busy tapping I think

I was busy learning the lines-

I do, I will and forever more

And thus it has been this time.

Twenty plus years we've known each other

Kids grown up and bus pass in hand

On principle I have not used it

I don't feel qualified , they should be banned!

So Jackie, I wish you a happy day

On this celebration of your birth

I'm sure your family will toast your health

And revel in your amazing worth. Xxxx