Birthdays come and go .. each number a bit larger.  This year I leave this note for

my 76th birthday.  

76th Birthday

I will not wear purple when I get old.

I will not knit nor crochet.

I'll not rock and sing a quiet song

Or sleep away my day.

I shall wear jeans too tight

And cowboys boots and vest.

So save that purple granny dress

Until I am laid to rest. 

 Margaret Arvanitis

C: November 11, 2008