Happy Birthday

(On birthday of a friend)

It takes time in seconds, dear
To gift a smile and take a sorrow far away
May your smile make its way wherever you stay

It takes time in minutes, dear
To let your heart have its say
May your heart guide you all your way

It takes time in hours, dear
To plan the next move in the play
May it become a move whatever you play

It takes time in days, dear
To make it someone's day
May each coming day be your day

It takes time in weeks, dear
To find happiness while in gray
May happiness follow you as sun's ray

It takes time in months, dear
To succeed through life's thorny way
May flowers welcome you on your every new way

It takes time in years, dear
To have the God hear your say
May the God grant you more than that you pray

It takes 'no time', dear, if you wish from the 'heart'
May all these wishes I made for you come true TODAY
Wishing you an ever-smiling Happy Birthday!