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You Say It's Your Birthday
by
Mark Mitchell
Hey wife, its been a quick 365, once again it’s your birthday
You look fantastic at 46, father time you’ve kept at bay
I suspect 20 plus years with me has given you just a tinge of gray
I hope you go to sleep at night satisfied with your life, this is what I pray
I’ve never totally figured you out though, you’re tough to gauge
Just when I think I’ve got you pegged, you flip the page
You keep me guessing and that’s good, our marriage isn’t a cage
I really feel one of your best features is your age
Do the middle age demons make you question your decisions in life?
Those bastards loose in the head cause all kinds of strife
Being married to me for so long, well, I know you’ve paid a price
Do you still see me and think, "I’m glad I’m his wife"
You’re remaking boundaries now, growing into the person you want to be
My problems haven’t kept you shackled, this is my plea
Midlife is like a rebirth, a chance to somewhat get free
Although problems always loom, a fact we just can’t flee
While we’re not youngsters anymore, I still think we’re far from old
Youthfulness is in the head, or so I’ve been told
So wife, you say its your birthday, your special day
Grow old with me; I’ll make sure your dreams come your way
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