22!

My daughter you're 22 today!

You told us that you couldn't

Celebrate your birthday tonight

For you are giving a concert

Where you'd be playing a solo part.

As you have invited us 

To the concert 

I think contrary

To what you may think

This is the best celebration

Of the last ten years

You can ever share with us!

Happiness is filling my heart

To see you crossing 

The threshold of your future life

With such pose and grace.

Who would have ever thought

All those long years ago

That you'd be here tonight

On the stage of Melba Hall?

So please enjoy your concert

And Happy Birthday!

Lucette C. Bailliet ©