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slc1963
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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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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 wantedAnd I had a bright idea:Instead of lots of presentsI'd like to spread a little cheerTo everyone who needs some help,A boost along the way.To make some people happyWould really make my day.So please don't buy me smelliesOr a lovely red carnation.Instead, please give my charitiesA 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 3dduvets4 -
Katie - your friend is brilliant - it’s exactly what I wanted and is absolutely brilliant - I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so so so much xx0
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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 comesBeing 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 3dduvets0 -
Awww thank you xxx it’s not till March but invites (& Poem) going out shortly xxx
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