As we go through our days
And as we walk through our nights
You and I will both find life's little nuances
That bring us laughter or darken our brow

But at the end of each day
I can be thankful that I have you as a friend
For the times we've spent together
If not in person, then in our imaginations
I can look at each passing day
And be thankful that I have someone
Who will hold up "that dark sky that hangs above us both"
In case it may someday come crashing down

I am thankful for many things in my life
I do my best to thank God for his wonderful blessings
And to show appreciation to each person he has blessed me with
This is your birthday and this is your time, Melissa

Thank you for being my friend
And know that you're in my thoughts and prayers always

May God bless you and keep you and show you his love in each and every sky
And I hope that this birthday surpasses all others
As will each one along the road
And someday hopefully we can meet face to face
And I pray we stay friends til we're old and gray
And then we can laugh at each other til we're blue in the face
And be content knowing that a true friend is forever

"Y'know, you and Mel sit around and talk to each other like kings and queens..."
~Matt Jones~

"A rose for you, m'lady,
on your 21st"

And yes, you may have this dance....

Happy Birthday, Melissa

Sincerely,
~ Michael