Birthday Poetry Contest Semi-Finalists

Published: January 2019

Birthday Wishes For Family, Friends, And Loved Ones

These poems have been selected as semi-finalists for the January 2019 Birthday Poetry Contest.

  • Birthday Poetry Contest, First Prize $50 Amazon.com Gift Card!
  • Submission Deadline is January 25th. CLOSED.
  • Semi-Finalists Published through January 30th. CLOSED
  • Winner Announced: January 31st
  • The Winning Poem is - Special Day by Marie Matheny

Poetry Contests - All Winning Poems

Birthday Wishes For Family, Friends, And Loved Ones

  1. My Perfect Gift

    • By Sandra Hearth
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My child is more precious than anything else on this earth. A new life, a true gift. The moment we met, a bond we will always have, a date we will always know, a time we will always share, a celebration...your birthday!

    in Birth Poems

    To celebrate is to embrace an act of wonder and joy,
    To show the whole world you have a girl or a boy.

    A date that will be written forever in time,

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    Thank you for your very kind words.

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  2. The Tongue-Tied Lover

    • By William Brook
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This poem is the tale of a tongue-tied lover who cannot find the words he seeks to convey his love to the object of his affection, until Cupid intervenes...

    in Birthday Poems

    I ask the heav'nly stars above
    how I might send thee words of love -
    for my impov'rished words won't do
    when sending words of love to you.

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    There are times one comes across poetry that captivates the heart, creeps inside never to depart... Wonderful!!! An exquisite ace of diamonds classic that only a magician could...

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  4. Special Day

    • By Marie Matheny
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this poem 35 years ago to my best friend. Who would've guessed that we would still be as close today as back then? We don't see each other often these days, but when we do, it is as if we just spoke to one another the day before. It may take a few hours to play catch-up, but this friendship has lasted because we still care about each other and what happens in each other's lives. There is a trust and a bond that will forever keep us connected, and I know that she feels the same.

    in Birthday Poems

    Here it is,
    Your special day,
    So I thought I'd take
    This time to say

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    I love it. It reminds me of my friend on his birthday. How he enjoyed it to the fullest. I still recall the day like it was yesterday.

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  5. Birthdays In Heaven

    • By Meena
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My friend had a fatal accident and died on the spot five years ago. I know it's a long time, but it still feels like yesterday. This poem serves as a remembrance and celebration of her birthday and a way of praying she never forgets me too.

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    I remember the first day we met.
    You were all smiles, always happy.
    This I must say is the saddest birthday yet
    Because I still haven't learned to forget.

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  7. B - Is For Birthday

    An acrostic poem created using each letter of the phrase "Happy Birthday"

    in Birthday Poems

    H - is for the Happiest of all days
    A - is for All the wishes and praise
    P - is for the Presents you'll open with delight
    P - is for the Party that will last into the night

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    Oh, how I love these birthday wishes. I can't wait to share them with my friend.

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  8. Happy Birthday, Daughter

    • By Alora M. Knight
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My daughter, Marsha, was born on Friday the 13th and my son on Mother's day. It should have been changed around. Although there were the teenage tangles, I have had a wonderful relationship with my daughter. She was my strength through my divorce, and I was there for her when her marriage dissolved. She's given me one grandson and 4 beautiful grandchildren. Now I'm 98 and she is the one helping me, sharing the good things in life.

    in Birthday Poems

    Many are the joys in life.
    I'm blessed with quite a few.
    Still, most of all I'm grateful
    To have a daughter just like you.

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    I am the daughter for which this poem was made. I am still amazed at my Mother's talent and how I didn't seem to inherit her amazing gift! She has been compared to some of the most well known...

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  9. My Mum's Birthday

    • By Suzanne N. Painter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I lost my mother many years ago. The date of her birth is also the date of her passing. She is sadly missed. I love you, Mum!

    in In Memory Poems

    I lost you all those years ago,
    But memories don't fade; they grow.
    Your special day will always be
    One that means so much to me.

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  10. To My Little Brother

    • By Michaela Hart
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This is a little poem written for my little brother. He is a sweet little thing and loves to have fun. It is really cute to see him standing up for me, his big sister, against people twice his size and age. It is fun to listen to him talk incessantly about the books he reads. Then there are the nice moments where he snuggles up with me. Mostly, it is fun to watch him grow and mature.

    in Birthday Poems

    A year has passed away,
    Never to be back.
    I hope this little greeting
    Suffices as a plaque.

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  11. Let Happy Soar And Birthday Fly

    • By John F. Rathbone
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    A Happy Birthday poem for anyone with a love for life. Willing to let all inhibitions fly away and dance in the limelight they deserve. I wrote this poem for my wife.

    in Birthday Poems

    Birthday girl, birthday girl,
    Let's seize the day, dance and twirl

    Jump up high and touch the sky

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  12. A Friend For Life

    • By Joydip Dutt
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    Special occasions such as birthdays are the appropriate time to convey to our loved ones how much they mean to us, how much we care for them and how much they are valued. This poem is dedicated to my spouse, who happens to also be my best friend.

    in Birthday Poems

    Out of all the blessings
    Life has bestowed on me,
    You are the loveliest of all -
    This is not hard to see.

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  13. Happy Birthday, Son

    • By Anitha Devi Pillai
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this for my son on his birthday. He was only eight then, and I don't know if he understood the depth of my poem. But he reached out to hug me and said, "Nice." I forgot about the poem after that. He turned 15 last year, and when we were talking about birthday gifts one day, he shared that his most memorable birthday gift was the poem I had written for him when he was little. Thankfully I was able to find the card that I had given him. I hope the soul of my poem resonates with you.

    in Birthday Poems

    From the moment I looked into your eyes,
    I knew that I was never going to be the same again.
    You held my gaze, not once looking away
    as you reached out to grip my finger.

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  14. Happy Birthday, Son

    • By Kathy Murphy
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My son's dad died when my son was just 5 years old. Birthdays are just one of many occasions that he really misses having his dad around.

    in Birthday Poems

    Though you cannot see me,
    Just know that I am near,
    Singing happy birthday
    Softly in your ear.

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  15. A Special Day

    • By Georgina Devlin
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My poem is one that celebrates a milestone birthday of a very dear friend who does not like to draw attention to himself nor does he like surprises. However, once in the midst of friends and family, he accepted birthday wishes and enjoyed the personal attention.

    in Birthday Poems

    Birthdays come and birthdays go,
    And some mean more than most,
    But you, my friend, dread all of them
    And never wish to boast.

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  16. My Friend On Your Birthday

    • By Anisha Joseph
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This poem is dedicated to my best friend. It's been long since we connected because she is far away staying in Delhi. Because of the busy schedule, we hardly get time to talk to each other. Earlier we used to at least chat, but nowadays we don't get time for that. I really miss her and I want share this poem that I wrote for her.

    in Birthday Poems

    Dear friend, let me say
    something on this special day
    Though we are far apart,
    You'll be always in my heart.

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    I was really touched. We once dated and broke up for some silly reasons. I hope this will create an opportunity for us to be back together again.

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  17. Happy Birthday

    • By Vashni Kelly
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I created this poem to give myself a small challenge as most of my poems are usually dark and touch on taboo subjects. I wanted to create something beautifully light and to the point, which I feel I have done with this specific poem.

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    The world was blessed with your beauty on this very special day.
    Thank you for being so truly great with the amazing personality you portray.

    Your grace cannot be matched as it's unique in every way.

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  18. Her Birthday

    • By Neha Meharde
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this poem for my best friend on her birthday (2-12-2018). She also writes poems, and this time around I decided to present an intangible, memorable gift. She later stated that nothing could have been a better birthday gift than a poem written and dedicated by me to her and our friendship of around ten long years. She then went on to post it on her Instagram handle as it touched her heart.

    in Birthday Poems

    It's your birthday and I sit down to write,
    Reminiscing those times so bright.
    We've been together through thick and thin.
    We've lived through the hurdles to win.

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  19. January's Child Of Mine

    I realize people usually celebrate birthdays of those loved ones and friends we still have with us on this earth. That is the usual way of things, this is true, but not to the mother who loses her child. There is no normal way of things for her anymore. So this is my birthday poem I have written for my loving son who was recently taken home to heaven and since my son's birthday is in the month of January, and this is his first birthday in heaven, this is my poem. Happy Birthday, my Chris.

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    January's child of mine,
    sweet miracle of God's design.

    Oh, how I can recall the night.

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  20. Birthday Wish

    • By Ciana R. Lewis
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This poem is written for my little sister and goddaughter, Raphaela. It was her birthday this month. She means the world to me. My poem has a rhyming scheme and uses metaphors and similes.

    in Birthday Poems

    A cake with a lit candle,
    Presents with ribbons and bows,
    A bike with pink, glittery handles,
    A little girl who grows and grows.

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  21. Happy Birthday In Heaven

    I write poems for my own personal therapy. All my poems are true and are from feelings I've felt at some point. I'm a mother of 4 kids who are my world.

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    The very first month
    Of each passing year
    Brings up your birthday
    Even though you're not here.

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  22. Balloons In Heaven

    • By Sharon L. Rice
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    My best friend lost her 3-year-old son, Jayden, to Meningitis in 2012, just 2 weeks before Christmas. We got him to the hospital, but he later died. Jayden was a big part of my life, and watching him pass away was extremely heartbreaking. Writing this poem for Jayden's birthday has enabled me to express what he means to us all.

    in In Memory Poems

    Your birthday is here again,
    but in heaven you will be.
    We will celebrate your special day
    visiting you and your memorial tree.

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