1) "For Your Birthday" by Sara Teasdale
This is the day that you were born
A lovely, sunny day in May.
The birds were singing in the trees
The flowers were blooming along the way.
When you were born you bought sunshine
To your loving Mother's heart,
For you were truly a gift from God
So pure, so precious from the start.
On this special day, we celebrate
The day that you were born,
and we cherish the years that passed.
Each one a treasure to be won.
2) "Happy Birthday" by Emily Dickinson
Of all the days that ever were,
And O, of all the days to be,
This day alone is yours, dear friend.
The birthday of the year for thee.
To-day is thine; may all who love
With gracious smile and joyous heart
Bestow on thee some sweet content
And bid all care and grief depart.
3) "Birthday" by Christina Rossetti
My heart is like a singing bird
Whose nest is in a watered shoot;
My heart to thee is softly calling,
But can find expression in no sound.
But happy birthday wishes bring,
A strain from out my heart's deep song,
And may the joy of this thy birthday
Find utterance all thy life long.