I write this for my beautiful Granddaughter, Sydney, on her eighteenth birthday.
Syd, I wrote this for your Mom, Aunt, and Uncle many years ago…it is also my wish for you.
“If I were granted but one wish for you, my children, it would be that you all be dreamers”
I would not wish you riches
of silver or of gold
nor that you would go through life
with anothers hand to hold.
I would not wish for you
a life devoid of tears
nor that you would go through life
completely without fears.
I would not wish you laughter
or one endless, happy day
nor that you would go through life
with naught to do but play.
Rather, I would wish for you, desire
to follow each and every dream
no matter how ridiculous
to others they may seem.
You see, dreams beget successes
so reach out and take a hold
Simply live out every dream that’s yours
you’ll not need this world’s gold
Stretch your mind–pursue your dreams
don’t let others tell you what to do
as you achieve each dream in life
relax–and dream anew!
This, alone, would be my wish for you…
Syd, I want you to know that I am so very proud of you for all your academic and athletic accomplishments, but am most proud of your inner beauty and the amazing young woman you are fast becoming! And I want to thank you for the love you showed me last year when I was so very sick. Even though I wasn’t always consciously aware of your presence in the hospital, I know that many times you asked your Mom to wait to visit until you could go with her. You, along with the rest of the family gave me the strength to carry on. I love you SO very much, and am sending you the biggest hug ever for your special birthday!!!!
I love and miss you!
LivingYoung 
This is a beautifully expressed poem/wish as is your grandaughter. We must strive to enjoy and dream and make the most of all our days as none of us know when they will end. A Superb gift lies between those lines. Happy birthday from me here in Somerset England.
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Thank you for the compliment, and for the birthday wishes for my Granddaughter. I know she will be thrilled to receive your good wishes all the way from England!
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It’s good to feel part of her happy day. 😇
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What a beautiful wish! I’m very glad to have come upon your post! I wished the same for my young son, but now have your eloquent words to wish it by.
Happy birthday to your granddaughter!
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Thank you for your kind words. I also wish the same for your young son, and I know my Granddaughter will appreciate your birthday wishes to her.
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I love you mom!!
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I love you too….and miss you lots!!
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That is lovely Pat so is she.
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Thank you very much, my friend!
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Such a beautiful wish…
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Thank you, Micky
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A beautiful poem for Sydney.
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Thank you so much!!
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Was my honor and you are welcome.
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