Weep No More My Orphaned Child

Weep No More, My Orphaned Child
Quizmo LaGrande

Weep no more, my orphaned child,
For you are not forsaken
Yours is a very special day.
Abandoned? You’re mistaken.

Be not shy, nor fear to speak;
Now blow the candles out.
Dry your eyes and make a wish,
Birthday magic’s all about!

Eleven gifts I have for you –
Ten plus one more package.
Open each one carefully
And toss out all the baggage.

The first is that of caring –
Be kind to one and all,
From homeless soul to stately tree,
Compassion is the call.

Sharing’s next, share all your gifts –
The more you give, you get.
The next are joy and happiness;
Throw laughter in the mix.

Unwrap beauty from within
To embrace a charming smile.
Next, good health, a priceless gift,
Makes all your days worthwhile.

With wisdom and prosperity
I joyfully bestow
Abundance twice a thousand fold
In mighty rivers flow.

And tenth, the gift of self-esteem
Makes all these gifts stick true.
Stand proud and humble, sure and strong;
And most of all, be you.

There’s only you, my little one,
Perfect in every way,
No matter what should happen
Or other people say.

Eleventh, far most precious
Than all the ten above,
The last and most important,
My gift to you is…

Love.

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Happy 11th birthday WDC!