Clear spirit, pure, true, is my Sam,

Heart light with laughter and good cheer

Who leaps to life with sinews stretched—

How much I wish you all life’s joys.

 

Comforting, kindly, caring soul,

Attending those whose lives touch yours,

And spreading joy around your world—

How much I wish you comfort, too.

 

Bright, curious, thoughtful, busy mind,

You hear the songs that our words sing,

You catch the story people live—

How much I wish you time to learn.

 

Lovely and graceful brown-eyed girl,

Who’s stopping hearts with just a glance,

Sincere and godly, sweetness fresh—

How much I wish you wisdom, too.

 

Small bunch of pluck now grown full-size

Past all the bumps and minor falls,

Life’s mountain heights confront you now—

How much I wish you clear-marked trails.

 

How can I say how much I love

The very gist of you, the zest,

The harmony you bring my soul—

Know that you’re ever in my heart.

 

 

November 28, 2007