Birthday Poems
Free happy birthday poems, including general birthday messages, daughter, brother birthday verses, funny birthday rhymes, birthday love poetry, baby's first birthday, 50th birthday, more.
Another Year
I’m wishing you another yearOf laughter, joy and fun,Surprises, love and happiness,And when your birthday’s done,
I hope you feel deep in your heart,As your birthdays come and go,How very much you mean to me,More than you can know.
By Joanna Fuchs
A birthday comes just once a year, so make birthday time extra special for those you care about. The best birthday gifts focus exclusively on the birthday person. Make him or her the center of attention. Choose birthday gifts and birthday cards carefully. These birthday verses will enhance a birthday gift or birthday card. If you're also looking for a birthday gift, we have a link to a personalized gift boutique near the end of the page. A personalized gift makes an especially thoughtful birthday gift.
This is perfect to go with a birthday gift or to put on a birthday card.
Perfect Birthday
On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;I hope all of your wishes come true.May each hour and minute be filled with delight,And your birthday be perfect for you!
By Joanna Fuchs
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Birthday poetry can express appreciation, as this birthday poem does. Note that in this birthday verse as in the birthday greetings Another Year and Perfect Birthday above, if more than one person is sending this birthday verse, then change "I" to "we," "I'm" to "we're," and "me" to "us."
Birthday Appreciation
Each year your birthday reminds meThat I really want to sayI’m very glad I know you;I think of you each day.
I hope you enjoy your birthday,All the pleasures it has in store,And because I appreciate you,I hope you have many more!
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday messages should be positive. This upbeat birthday verse is great for anyone, especially those who are concerned about getting older. You could title it, "For (name) on his/her (number of years) birthday. Attach this to the birthday gift to make it extra special.
Birthday Blessings
Instead of counting candles,Or tallying the years,Contemplate your blessings now,As your birthday nears.
Consider special peopleWho love you, and who care,And others who’ve enriched your lifeJust by being there.
Think about the memoriesPassing years can never mar,Experiences great and smallThat have made you who you are.
Another year is a happy gift,So cut your cake, and say,"Instead of counting birthdays,I count blessings every day!"
By Joanna Fuchs
This free verse birthday poem is a free birthday greeting for someone very special.
Happy Birthday, Special Treasure
God gave a gift to the world when you were born—a person who loves, who cares,who sees a person’s need and fills it,who encourages and lifts people up,who spends energy on othersrather than herself,someone who touches each life she enters,and makes a difference in the world,because ripples of kindness flow outwardas each person you have touched, touches others.Your birthday deserves to be a national holiday,because you are a special treasurefor all that you’ve done.May the love you have shown to othersreturn to you, multiplied.I wish you the happiest of birthdays,and many, many more,so that others have time to appreciate youas much as I do.
By Joanna Fuchs
This Happy Birthday poem is a birthday card verse that could apply to most people.
Happy Birthday Poem
Once a year I get the chanceTo wish you birthday cheer.It pleases me no end to say,I wish you another great year.
So happy birthday to you (name),From the bottom of my heart.And may your good times multiply,Till they’re flying off the chart!
By Karl Fuchs
Birthday poems can be written with a specific kind of person and birthday message in mind. This birthday verse is free verse birthday poetry for a person with a sunny disposition.
Bright Joy
On your birthday,I’m thinking about how much light and sparkleyou freely dispense wherever you go,how your sunny smile lights up any gathering.Every birthday marks another yearof you radiating positive, happy energy,contagious happinessthat infects all who come in contact with you.May your next birthday find you the same--glowing from within,beaming bright joy on everyone you meet.I feel blessed to know you.
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday wishes often express affectionate messages for the birthday person, as this one does. Give this birthday verse with a birthday gift or put it on a birthday card.
Birthday Wish
It’s your birthday time again;It’s true; there’s no denying,Another year has come and gone;You know that I’m not lying.
So for you, the birthday person,Here’s what I want to say:I hope this birthday’s the best one yet,In every delightful way.
So happy birthday to you.Have lots of birthday fun!May your birthday wishes all come true,Even if you have a ton.
By Karl Fuchs
Birthday poetry can be written specifically with someone in mind. I wrote this free verse Happy Birthday poem for my stepmother. You can use this birthday verse for someone you know who gives you the gift of peace.
You Are A Gift
Some people give the giftof peace and tranquilityto every life they touch.They are always who they really are.They are blessedly reliable,dependably good,predictably pleasant,loved and treasuredby all who know them.You are one of those people.You are a giftof peace and tranquilityin my life.
Happy Birthday!
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday poetry can be thought provoking, as this birthday poem is.
Birthday Reflections
Your birthday's a time for careful reflectionAbout your life, and its future direction.You see where you've been when you look at the past;Most of it's great; you had quite a blast!
You wonder what's coming, what life has in store;Will it be just the same? Will there be a new door?Remember this, as you blow out the last candle:Life holds no challenge that you cannot handle.
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday verse can be for people who are very close to you or for acquaintances. This free happy birthday poem is for someone very special in your life. It’s perfect for a birthday card verse. It could be a friend birthday poem or even mother birthday poetry.
Every Year On Your Birthday
Every year, on your birthday,I think about how glad I amthat you were born,how thankful I amto have you in my life.Every year is another yearfilled with the special joys you bringjust by being yourself.Every year, when you open your birthday gifts,realize what a gift you areto everyone who knows you,especially me.Happy Birthday!
By Joanna Fuchs
Friend Birthday Poem
A friend birthday poem that tells them how valuable they are to you can make your friendship bond stronger than ever. This free verse (nonrhyming) birthday wish poem sends sentimental hopes and wishes to your friend.
Birthday Wishes For My Friend
On your birthday,I wish for you the fulfillmentof all your fondest dreams.I hope that for every candleon your cakeyou get a wonderful surprise.I wish for you thatwhatever you want most in life,it comes to you,just the way you imagined it,or better.I hope you get as much pleasurefrom our friendship as I do.I wish we were sisters,so I could have known youfrom the beginning.I look forward toenjoying our friendshipfor many more of your birthdays.I'm so glad you were born,because you brighten my lifeand fill it with joy.
Happy Birthday!
By Joanna Fuchs
Daughter Birthday Poem
Birthday messages are often sent to family members. Although I wrote this daughter birthday poem in free verse for my own stepdaughter, Kim, it's a daughter birthday greeting that you could use, too, if it fits your daughter.
For (Name), on Her Birthday
It's your birthday, but we got the gift...a gentle, sweet, beautiful daughterwho is always a pleasure to be with.You glow with sensitivity and compassiongenerated from the depthsof your warm heart and and kind soul.A loving mom, a peacemaker,a woman full of the joy of life,that's you.Anyone who spends time with youis privileged to knowsuch an extraordinary person.You are a great joy in our lives.We love you and cherish you and treasure youand wish that every one of your birthdayswill be the happiest yet.
By Joanna Fuchs
Brother Birthday Poem
A brother is a good thing to have, so let's not forget a brother birthday poem!
Birthday Poem For Brother
I'm fortunate, and I'm gladI got you for my brother;Even if I had the chance,I wouldn't pick another.
I'm happy you're in my life;You're my winner, come what may.May your birthday wishes come trueOn your very special day.
By Joanna Fuchs
Many of our birthday card verses can be customized to the specific recipient. To customize the following happy birthday poem, replace the words "special one" in the first line with your own term, such as the person's name, or "Mother Dear," or"Son of mine," etc.
Happily Ever After
On your birthday, special one,I wish that all your dreams come true.May your day be filled with joy,Wonderful gifts and goodies, too.
On your day I wish for youFavorite people to embrace,Loving smiles and caring looksThat earthly gifts cannot replace.
I wish you fine and simple pleasures.I wish you many years of laughter.I wish you all of life’s best treasures.I wish you happily ever after!
Happy Birthday!
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday poetry should make the recipient feel very special, as this poem does. This Happy Birthday poem is perfect for a birthday card verse. Birthday poetry that rhymes, as this birthday rhyme does, makes a great birthday greeting.
Birthday Happiness
As we observe your birthday now,Your cake and gifts don't matter much.These common things aren't really you,Ribbons, paper hats and such.
We celebrate a person whoBrings happiness to everyone,Someone who gives more than she gets,And fills our lives with joy and fun.
So Happy Birthday, and many more!We hope you make it to a hundred and two,Because we always want to haveThe special pleasure of knowing you.
By Joanna Fuchs
Birthday messages can be specific to someone's age. Here's a first birthday poem for baby.
Baby's First Birthday
It's your very first birthday, baby,One candle on your cake;Proud parents stare in wonderAt each new move you make.
We join in celebration,As this special date arrives,For baby has brought pleasureInto all our lives.
We look forward now to seeingHow you progress and grow,From the cute and tiny infantYou were one year ago.
So dig into your icing;Enjoy your presents, too.The reason for this dayIs a special person--you!
By Joanna Fuchs
50th Birthday Poem
Birthday greetings for that big half century mark are popular. This 50th birthday poem celebrates that event.
The Big Five-Oh
So you are finally fifty;Happy birthday on the big Five-Oh.I guess you could fill a great big bookWith everything you know.
A whole half century of livingIs nothing to sneeze about,So if you're a little patched and worn,Don't you dare frown or pout.
Ignore things that make you feel old;It's really great to be fifty.You're smart, attractive and good company,And I still think you're nifty!
By Joanna Fuchs
There's an over-the-hill 40th birthday poem on the Funny Birthday Poems page.
Birthday poems can express the value of having the recipient in the sender's life, as this birthday verse does. Birthday poetry with a birthday gift or card will touch the heart of the birthday person.
When Your Birthday Rolls Around
Because you mean so much to me,I celebrate your birth.Sharing time and space with you,Rings my bell for all it’s worth.
Whenever your birthday rolls around,I contemplate once more,How happy I am that you were born;The thought makes my heart soar.
I wish your birthdays happened more,So I could let you know,How very much you mean to me,And so I could tell you so!
Dear mom/dad/sister/brother/friend/uncle/aunt, Happy Birthday!
By Karl Fuchs
Many birthday poems are designed to be appropriate for anyone, like this birthday poem. This will go with any birthday gift or birthday e-card.
Happy Celebration
Birthdays are happy events,Times when dreams come true.So dream a good dream (and let someone know!),It just might work for you!
Have a happy celebrationOne you’ll always recall,And be aware on this day of days,You’re the most special person of all!
By Karl Fuchs
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Birthday poems can express appreciation, as this birthday poem does. It's so easy to put this birthday poetry on a birthday e-card and send it, even if the birthday person lives halfway around the world.
Birthday Thanks
Another year has come and gone;The sands of time keep trickling away.Your birthday reminds me to let you knowI'm thankful for you each and every day.
By Karl Fuchs
This free happy birthday poem is a birthday verse that celebrates a very special person.
I Celebrate You
On your birthday, I celebrate you!On your special day,I’m thinking of all the wonderful things you arethat bring so much joy to others, including me!I celebrate your unconquerable spirit,that lets you meet every challengewith confidence, enthusiasm and persistence.I admire your sensitivity.You see needs that cry out to be metthat no one else sees,and you meet them,out of your deep and caring heart,out of your wisdom,out of your strength.I treasure your uniqueness;There is no one else like you,and I feel blessed to knowsuch an extraordinary person.I appreciate you, respect you,cherish you, look up to you.Happy, happy birthday!May each new birthdaybe the best one ever for you;You deserve it!
By Joanna Fuchs
This birthday poem is designed for one older man to send to another. I said to Karl, "Honey," women send most of the cards, and the age factor really limits the audience for this poem." Here it is anyway, for those of you to whom it applies. Does this belong on the funny poems page? Let me know.
Happy Birthday, Old Friend
Congratulations to you, my old friend,Birthday wishes to you, I send.You look good for your age, I could say,But you look good to me any day.
When I look in the mirror, I sigh,'Cause I know the mirror doesn't lie.You're aging like me, so you seeYou're getting to be an old guy.
By Karl Fuchs
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Birthday poems do not always rhyme. This birthday poem in free verse expresses warm feelings toward the birthday person.
Best Birthday
It’s your birthday...and I’m thinking how glad I amthat you were born.You have given me so much--supported me, encouraged me,cared for me; I didn't even need to ask.I celebrate your wonderful self!I am in awe of your boundless generosity,your infinite kindness--that gentle inner glowthat you so freely use to warm my life.Your birthday is as much a celebration for meas it is for you, maybe more,and I wish for you the best of birthdays,the best one ever.May each birthday be better than the last.Most of all, I hope you will always beAs happy as you have made me.
By Joanna Fuchs
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We have five birthday pages--this page of general purpose greetings, and separate pages for dad birthday rhymes, funny birthday poems, mother birthday poetry and birthday love poems.