- The future is new
- Change has brought
- A new possibility
- For a new life
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- Childhood is a memory now past
- Adolescence is all about change
- Adulthood is a dream now real
- Each can be bittersweet
- Of laughter and sorrow both
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- Maturity comes of knowing
- Neither is too permanent
- Instead we keep what’s good
- And let go of what’s not
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- Now is it strange while celebrating
- To feel such tugging reminders
- No, they are rebirth-pangs
- Before you cry with joy, reborn
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- Maturity brings the wisdom
- That you can face ALL things
- Alone or with people you love
- And bring something better
- Out of muck and chaotic clay
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- So if my wish seems melancholy
- Please know it is sincere
- My finest wish, my son-like friend
- Find glad wonder in renewing
- For anyone and for you
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- I hope and pray this new day
- Will find your life shiny-bright, brand-new
- With lots of friends to hug hello and stay awhile
- Even a little silliness, like kids again
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- Never forget these things:
- Childhood’s joy in curiosity and easy friendship
- Adolescence’s urgency for change and growth
- And manhood’s leadership to find how to do it
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You’ve been more mature than most men, ever since I’ve known you. Happy Birthday, Champ! To my friend and family by choice, Tim, from Ben W.
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