Harry Seymour

Happy Birthday Mr. President

The significance of age 60 / Is to be young again / Without the weight of youth / So it is with Barack Obama.

The significance of age 60
Is to be young again
Without the weight of youth
So it is with Barack Obama
Unburdened by the world
Choosing to live on an Island
Where golf becomes his mantra
Dreams can soar
About the elusive golf score
In the world of pretend
Where even presidents
Can be boys again
On an Island playground
Known for its diversity and charm
Very like this former President
Whose zest for life reveals itself
In a mega birthday bash
As host for hundreds of guests
Unrivaled only by the Inaugural Ball
When the First Lady
Beautifully adorned
Embraced by one tall and smooth
In-step to Etta’s song
Heard throughout the hall
“At last my love has come along”
Now at a youthful age of 60
His time has come along
In a place immune to celebrity
And the first dance is not the last.

 

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 09:12

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Steve Ewing Edgartown

Lovely

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 22:27

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Monina von Opel Chilmark

Love the painting as well as the birthday tribute to a great President - still missed.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 16:05

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Gaynelle Lewis Fleming Philadelphia, PA

The sixtieth birthday is quite special. I am not sure why. It just is. So, Mr. President, I sincerely hope you are living your day as you should, with the grace that comes from life's lessons learned well. May you continue to enjoy the love and respect of family and friends, and I wish you continued good health and peace in your heart.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 08/08/2021 - 08:41

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Bob DiCarlo Amherst - Tisbury

Beautiful Art - Words - Well done - Together - A Tasteful Tone - What did you expect - That's Harry being Harry

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