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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: 7,557 Forumite
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    edited 1 December 2022 at 9:39PM
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    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! --
    Many thanks
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24 bags, 43 dog coats, 2 scrunchies, 10 mittens, 6 bootees, 8 glass cases, 2 A6 notebooks, 59 cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones, 1 knee blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420 total spend £5. Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:23 Doggy duvets,30 pyramids, 6 hottie covers, 4 knit hats,13 crochet angels,1 shopper, 87cards=164 £86 spent!!!
  • slc1963
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    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: 7,557 Forumite
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    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! --
    Many thanks
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24 bags, 43 dog coats, 2 scrunchies, 10 mittens, 6 bootees, 8 glass cases, 2 A6 notebooks, 59 cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones, 1 knee blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420 total spend £5. Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:23 Doggy duvets,30 pyramids, 6 hottie covers, 4 knit hats,13 crochet angels,1 shopper, 87cards=164 £86 spent!!!
  • slc1963
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    Awww thank you xxx it’s not till March but invites (& Poem) going out shortly xxx
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