A Rare Happy Birthday Poem by Gregory Huyette

Have you ever met someone you are always comfortable around,
Whether he is roaring with laughter or not uttering a single sound…
Someone who asks how you are, and remembers what you say;
Then wants to know more about what you mentioned a previous day?

Someone who inquires about your family and you know that he cares,
In spite of his many friends and all those important business affairs.
More interested in hearing of your life than talking about his own;
He is, indeed, one of the rarest people I have ever known.

I am honored to be among one of your friends,
And today each of us assembled from deep in our heart sends
The warmest of Happy Birthdays filled with love and cheer.
We are proud to have a friend like you and grateful to be here!