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Hi budding poets out there - I’m looking for an amusing poem (or just the right wording) to say no gifts at my 60th birthday - I don’t want or need drink/jewellery/chocolates/photo frames  etc - instead I would like cash donations to split between several charities very close to my heart - a donation box for cards & money will be provided.   Please all you wonderful wordsmiths out there help me word this nicely - thanks in advance :) 

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  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    edited 1 December 2022 at 9:39PM
    I asked a friend to write you something- so hope you like it, and that it fits the bill!

    Sorry it comes in giant script and I don't want to play with that... in case it gets deleted!!

    It's time to celebrate my birthday.
    This year's a special time.
    I've reached the age of sixty -
    I'm feeling in my prime!

    Someone asked me what gift I wanted
    And I had a bright idea:
    Instead of lots of presents
    I'd like to spread a little cheer
    To everyone who needs some help,
    A boost along the way.
    To make some people happy
    Would really make my day.

    So please don't buy me smellies
    Or a lovely red carnation.
    Instead, please give my charities
    A generous donation.
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • Katie - your friend is brilliant - it’s exactly what I wanted and is absolutely brilliant - I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so so so much xx
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Absolutely my pleasure!

    She kept our spirits up during Covid writing all kinds of funny poems
    She wrote yours within a very short space of time and then got my email address wrong! so there was a delay.....
     
    I will cut & paste your reply

    have a great 'roundy'  birthday... when it comes
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
    2025 3dduvets
  • Awww thank you xxx it’s not till March but invites (& Poem) going out shortly xxx
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