Birthday Poems
Share our birthday poems with that someone special who is celebrating their birthday. When just a Happy Birthday is not enough why not share a verse or two. The messages in these poems are inspiring, and encouraging.Birthdays are a day to be recognized and celebrated. It is one thing that we all have in common. And while some people regret the years passing by, others look forward to what the new year brings. Let these verses bring well wishes and happiness to celebrate the day!
Another Year
Another year has passed
A birthday for you is in store
May you find this coming year
Be one with lots of open doors.
Follow your dreams
Remember you can achieve
All that you dream
Whatever your mind can conceive
So this poems brings
wishes for you
in hopes that the coming year
is filled with things you love to do.
A Heartfelt Wish
This heartfelt wish is just for you
Today is your special day
May all the dreams you do pursue
Be realized in every way.
A special person you are to me
You deserve the best of everything
So may this birthday and the coming year be
One that offers you the best that life may bring.
Wishing You
Wishing you much happiness, dear
On this special day
And for the coming year
May blessings come your way.
Be thankful for each day you have
Thank God in heaven above
Fill your life with happy not sad
Remember you are loved.
We Want You To Know
Happiness you do bring
To those who love you so
If we could give you anything
We want you to know:
We wish much happiness for you
In everything you do.
And always remember we love you
No matter what you do
May all your wishes come true this year
Because to us you are very dear.
A Birthday Wish
This Birthday wish is just for you,
And I hope it comes true:
B e yourself, we love and appreciate you
I magine and achieve all you can be
R elax this day and celebrate another year
T ake time to look after you, you are so dear
H umor, never lose your sense of humor
D etermination you do have that great quality
A ttitude, yours is positive and felt by others
Y esterday is gone, tomorrow is not here, live today and enjoy the year.
Time Goes By
The years go by so fast
It seems like only yesterday
We had a birthday splash
And now a full year has again gone past.
Time goes by and then we see
How the years just seem to fly by
I know that you agree with me
It is a fact of life we can't deny
So live this year
Be all that you can be
As we will turn around
And next year will be here.
The Passing Years
Poet: Edward Tuck
Age is a quality of mind:
If you have left your dreams behind,
If hope is lost,
If you no longer look ahead,
If your ambition's fires are dead,
Then you are old.
But if from life you take the best
And if in life you keep the jest,
If love you hold,
No matter how the years go by,
No matter how the birthdays fly,
You are not old.
Here Is A Wish
Poet: John McLeod
Here is a wish that says:
Warm, happy hours be yours
Shadows are of passing note
But healing laughter cures.
Be, therefore, ever joyful, Friend,
And walk on gladsome feet
Towards tomorrow's brand new dawn
And promise sweet!
Hard To Believe
It's hard to believe you are celebrating another birthday
It was only yesterday your life was full of play
Now here you are with accomplishments in life
And your attitude is one without strife
We are so proud of you
We wish you success in all you do.
So on this day we wish you well
We think you are special and oh, how swell!
As I Grow Old
Poet: Arnold West
God, keep my heart attuned to laughter
when youth is done;
when all the days are gray days, coming after
The warmth, the sun.
God keep me then from bitterness, from
grieving,
When life seems cold;
God keep me always loving and believing
As I grow old.
Another Year
Another birthday, another year
May you have problems that disappear
May you have health
And a bit of wealth
May you share
With those who care
May the coming year
Be one of good cheer.
Age Is Not To Be Feared
Another birthday, another year
Remember though that age is not to be feared
You are just achieving your prime
Here's to your health and living a long time
As they say, be happy, don't worry
Enjoy your life and don't be in a hurry
We take this opportunity to wish you
Happiness in all you do.
We appreciate your caring
Your always willingness for sharing
Thank you, for being you
We love you and all you do.
The Happiest Age
Poet: Wilhelmina Stitch
What age is happiest?
Had you asked me,
I would have made this plea:
the Now is best.
What joy to live with zest each newborn day;
and from the Moment wrest what Life will give away.
The Past is but a guest who came and went,
and left this one behest: to be content.
Think how To-day is blest!
We've eyes to see Nature in Beauty drest for you, for me.
What matter that the crest of Youth is past.
Youth lives within the breast with joys that last.
The will to do our best, and hands for giving.
Oh! Now's the happiest, best time for living!
What age is happiest?
Oh! hear my vow, for I have put the test -
the happiest's Now.
Sweet sighs and kindly jest for warmth and cheer;
and Love's most high bequest to crown the year.
Aging
I think of aging as a gift, a privilege to enjoy,
Not as space or empty time that’s easy to destroy.
Years of toil are history now, your strength is almost spent,
But all the days still left to you are surely heaven sent.
You now have time to reminisce, to think of years gone by;
Remembering all the things you've done and now you wonder "Why?"
You stop and think and want to know why youth so quickly flew,
Time then was brief, just fleeting by; so much left up to you.
And now your family's grown and gone, they're scattered, far away;
And as you ponder on the past you feel alone each day.
But I know one sweet promise to those who are God's own,
"I’ll always walk beside you, you’re never left alone."
Your prayers aren't left unanswered, there's still much you can do;
Consider interceding for folks who need Him too.
When folks feel lost and lonely, greet them with a smile,
And give them the assurance that life is still worthwhile.
You're still here for a reason, so do the best you can;
You have God-given talents that fit into His plan.
Happy Birthday Poems
Thinking Of YouThinking of you today with love
Your a special person who gives us much pleasure
We thank God above
As He sent us a special treasure.
May this year bring you
Success and happiness in all you do
A very Happy Birthday
Is our wish for you!
A Very Happy Birthday
A very Happy Birthday to you
Don't let your age make you feel blue
Another year older and wiser you are
You should feel like a shining star.
Age is just a number you see
What's important is for you to be
Loving and living each day with glee
And celebrating for all to see.
So be happy with this special day
We hope this card which is sent your way
Will make you realize you lucky you are
To have live your life so long this far.
Best wishes and kisses we do send
Over the miles and around the bend
A happy, happy day to you
We are celebrating with you too.
The Best of Birthdays
Wishing you the best of birthdays
May the coming year be special in all ways
Your age makes us realize how time has flew
It was just like yesterday that you were two.
We wish you happiness and health
And never forget that the important things are not wealth
Be happy don't be blue
Happy Birthday, we love you.
Happy Birthday
My wish for you on this special day
Is that the coming year goes well
And may life treat you great in all the ways
That my wishes and words can't tell.
Behind you now is yesterday
Let your experience and knowledge pave the way
Here's to you and to your success
We know you will give it your best.
So happy, happy birthday
We wish you many more
and on this day to you we say
We know life has good things in store
Wishing You
Here is a birthday wish for you
One that is loving, happy and true
A wish for happiness and best things
The coming year to you will bring.
Today I am wishing you a very Happy Birthday
A day filled with every pleasure
And may your future be as happy
As all the memories you treasure.
My Sister
My sister, my friend it's your birthday today
I send you this verse on this, a special day:
Roses are red, violets are blue
A very Happy Birthday is wished for you!
More Happy Birthday Sister Poems
Funny Birthday Poems
To AgePoet: Unknown
To age to age! Why does anyone care?
As the wrinkles grow longer,
And grey graces your hair.
Life should be simple,
Because when push comes to shove,
The only one counting is the good Lord above!
Candles
Poet: Unknown
Metallic Age
Poet: Unknown
To the "metallic" age
Gold in our teeth,
Silver in our hair,
And lead in our pants.
Another candle on your cake?
Well, that's no cause to pout.
Be glad that you have strength enough
To blow the candle out!
Funny Birthday Quotes
Short Birthday Poems
Another year older,Just look at it this way.
You're only one day older,
Than you were yesterday.
Poet Unknown
Happy birthday to you,
And many to be,
With friends who are true,
As you are to me.
Poet Unknown
We wish you joy on your birthday,
And all the whole year through.
For all the best that life can hold,
Is none to good for you.
Poet Unknown
Inspirational Poems
When reading these inspirational poems you should feel encouragement, hope, and see reflections of God in the poetry. They should be uplifting and provide inspiration and enable you to focus on the positive aspects of life.You may also enjoy our collection of Motivational Poems or Encouraging Poems.
You can view our full poetry collection at: Poems .
Sacrifice
Poet Edgar A Guest
When he has more than he can eat
To feed a stranger's not a feat.
When he has more than he can spend
It isn't hard to give or lend.
Who gives but what he'll never miss
Will never know what giving is.
He'll win few praises from his Lord
Who does but what he can afford.
The widow's mite to heaven went
Because real sacrifice it meant.
Girl Who Smiles
Poet: Chelci Biggs
I've always known how different I was.
It was ok with me , but others not so much.
This girl from school who was kind of like me,
She was always smiling so happily.
I asked one day at lunch, why she smiled so much?
She answered back right after we ate.
"Because God made me this way."
Busy, Busy Me
My life is filled with service for family, church and friends,
The needs seem overwhelming, it simply never ends.
One friend is terribly lonely, and no one seems to care,
I try to see her often; her life seems dull and bare.
My other friend is crying, she's struggling with her grief,
I listen to her story, which helps to bring relief.
My neighbour's arm was broken when she fell in her yard,
And even doing dishes, she finds so very hard.
I'm glad that I am healthy, there's things that I can do,
To make their burden lighter, to help to get them through.
But then an illness hits me, and suddenly I am down,
I fret and stew and worry, I just can't get around.
But these folks need attention, I've got to help them through!
Then comes the quiet whisper, "I can do that for you."
"My dear, you're very busy, you're running at full speed,
But you don't seem to notice your own most private need.
Your time with Me is shortened; at best I get a glance;
You read the Word I wrote you, just when you get a chance.
It's time for a refresher, it's time for a review,
Your busy life is altered; now I take care of you."
So quickly I remember, it's God I set aside;
I scatter crumbs of mercy, but God's Word is denied.
The time I need for gathering the gems it has in store,
My engine needs refueling before I tackle more.
God has not caused this illness; I know His hands can heal,
Yet on my bed of sickness, I know my needs were real.
A need that I be quiet and listen to Him speak,
His presence is more precious than good deeds that I seek.
I'm Learning
When you see me don't be alarmed, I'm not a finished project;
A work in making, just begun, no longer known as reject.
Many changes must be made, many plans to alter
Efforts to reclaim the mold, are bound to often falter.
Restoration will take time, the work God's undertaken,
The mighty Master of the clay will not leave me forsaken.
I'm pliable and need to learn, my spirit must be willing,
God will not force His choice on me, He's lovingly instilling,
New thoughts to form within my heart, ideas that will inspire,
To make me more like His dear Son and give me that desire.
That all my plans fit to His will as each day dawns before me,
I find the guidance in His Word in case sin should allure me.
My safety lies within His love, my heart within His will;
I need to listen to His voice, He's whispering, "Peace, be still".
Tell Me Lord
Lord, am I obeying you as I should?
Am I cutting corners to do as I would?
Do I interpret Your law my way?
Do I ask You questions? Do I stop to pray?
Do I bend Your plans to suit me best?
Is it my schedule that sets my goals,
Do I run ahead of You, searching for souls?
I want to follow the guidelines You set ,
I want to please You, to serve You, and yet
I feel I'm short changing Your perfect plan;
perhaps I'm too hasty to reach out to man.
I want to consult You, to be in Your will
But sometimes I wonder, did You say "Be still"?
I do need Your guidance, I can't run ahead,
Teach me to follow, to hear You instead.
Give me Your patience so that I will know,
You'll plainly tell me just where I should go.
Love Thy Neighbour
Poet: Eldred Herbert
Let us strive to serve the Master,
And to judge not any soul,
Let us toil a little faster,
Get our lives within control.
Speak no evil of your neighbour,
Though you find this sometimes hard;
You will find the world more sunny,
When you clean your own backyard.
The Lord knows we are not that perfect,
He forgives us for our flaws,
So let's strive a little harder,
To live up to all His laws.
Let us help the erring neighbour,
Be forever on your guard,
And the folks will find you nicer,
When you clean your own backyard.
Keep your tongue from speaking evil,
Others faults - tell not a soul;
Crush down rumors ere you hear them,
Help to make the sinner whole.
We should strive to help our neighbour,
Their good works, do not retard;
Be not idle, be quite busy,
Cleaning up your own backyard.
When you have your yard in order,
Sow some seeds of peace and love
In rich loam, where they'll be rooted,
And all evil growth remove.
As you strive to please the Master,
You'll receive a great reward;
You will find life has a purpose,
When you clean your own backyard.
Only
Poet: Unknown
Only a little dewdrop
Sparkling in the morning sun;
But it just reflected heaven,
And it blessed the heart of one.
Only a tiny sunbeam
Shining for a little while;
But it filled the heart of sadness,
And it brought a sudden smile.
Only a little rosebud
Drooping low its fragrant head;
But it cheered the little sick girl
Lying in her little bed.
Only a note of music
Ringing through the gloomy wood;
But it reached a weary wand'rer
And it did a world of good.
Only a word said kindly,
Falling on a wounded heart;
But it brought a rich, sweet blessing,
And did healing balm impart.
Only a tiny token
From a heart that's filled with love;
Give it, asking God's own blessing;
The effects you'll see above.
Reach Out
Reach out to warm another with your love
Sow seeds for His garden far above
Will flower in wonderous colours, swiftly grow
Reflecting caring shown by you below.
Reach out to lend your healing light to those
Who may not see the beauty of the rose
And know its scent, who burdened down with care
And illness, may have little time to spare.
Reach out, just as He did, our Father's son
Recall: "I and the Father God are one"
Thus when you give the angels loud applaud,
Reach out your love, the gentle hand of God!
Do Your Best
Poet: Unknown
Do your best and be not troubled,
Should some others better do;
If your work should fail to please you
Don't give up, but strive anew.
Do your best, for slighted labor
Ne'er can satisfaction bring;
Do it quickly, time is passing,
You must seize it on the wing.
Many duties lie before you,
Trials oft your strength shall test;
But you need not fret or worry,
If you only do your best.
Do your best, get not disheartened;
Though the task seem hard and long,
God is ever near to help you;
He can make the weakest strong.
Tell Him of the work accomplished,
Ask His help to do the rest;
He can smooth the path before you,
If you only do your best.
I Met God
Poet: Ralph S. Cushman
I met God in the storm
Where He found me all forlorn;
And He put His arm around me,
And I thank Him for the storm.
I met God in the dark,
Where I wandered stiff and stark;
And He caught my hand to guide me.
And I thank Him for the dark.
I met God in defeat,
Where He followed my retreat,
With a vision of new conquest;
Now I'm glad of the defeat.
I met God by the grave,
WhereI braced me to be brave,
But I failed, and then He caught me;
Yes, I thank Him for that grave.
I shall meet God when the night
Then He'll lead me to the morning,
Far away from cloud and storming,
Where, I'll praise Him for the night.
Pass It On
Poet: Unknown
If you hear a kind word spoken
Of some worthy soul you know,
It may fill his heart with sunshine
If you'd only tell him so.
If a deed, however humble,
helps you on your way to go,
Seek the one whose hand has helped you.
Seek him out and tell him so.
If your heart is touched and tender
Towards sinner, lost and low,
It might help him to do better
If you could only tell him so.
Oh, my sisters, oh, my brothers,
As o'er life's rough path you go,
If God's love has saved and kept you,
Do not fail to tell men so.
The Point Of View
Poet: Frances Crosby Hamlet
In a great quarry, once I chanced upon
Three workmen, chiseling each his slab of stone.
Monotonous task, confining, dusty, slow!
And while I gazed, something I longed to know.
"What do you there?" I asked one quietly,
"I shape these blocks," he answered literally.
"Why - thus I earn my living; 'tis my trade."
Somewhat apart, the third man plied his tool -
Skilled, flawless touches, taught in no swift school.
"What do you do, friend?" Though easily I guessed
He was an artist, artisans the rest.
One keen stroke more. He paused, then raised his head.
"I build cathedrals, sir!" he proudly said.
To the Humble
Poet Edgar A Guest
If all the flowers were roses,
If never daisies grew,
If no old-fashioned posies
Drank in the morning dew,
Then man might have some reason
To whimper and complain,
And speak these words of treason,
That all our toil is vain.
If all the stars were Saturns
That twinkle in the night,
Of equal size and patterns,
And equally as bright,
Then men in humble places,
With humble work to do,
With frowns upon their faces
Might trudge their journey through.
But humble stars and posies
Still do their best, although
They're planets not, nor roses,
To cheer the world below.
And those old-fashioned daisies
Delight the soul of man;
They're here, and this their praise is:
They work the Master's plan.
Though humble be your labor,
And modest be your sphere,
Come, envy not your neighbor
Whose light shines brighter here.
Does God forget the daisies
Because the roses bloom?
Shall you not win His praises
By toiling at your loom?
Have you, the toiler humble,
Just reason to complain,
To shirk your task and grumble
And think that it is vain
Because you see a brother
With greater work to do?
No fame of his can smother
The merit that's in you.
Faith Against Sin
Sin cannot be passed over, there's always a payment required,
Mountains and hills cannot hide it, once in its grasp you've been mired.
Lies, transgressions and failures, dishonesty, cruelty or greed,
The trap is well focused and simple, enticing a man in its grip,
Enabling the nature of evil, eventually the innocent slip.
He merely plants a desire, persuasively sends its allure,
Man falls prey to temptation, the strangle hold is secure.
Man does not struggle for freedom, unaware that he's caught in a vice,
He travels the road to destruction, the curse and the terrible price.
But wait! There’s a means of escaping, there's hope, there's a far better plan;
There's a way to remove the indictment, there's help for a sin-enticed man.
God made the way of salvation, sin has been conquered through grace;
The door to redemption has opened, God has reserved man a place.
Man only needs to accept it, Christ paid the price, now it's free;
But, only valid if taken, then man achieves liberty.
Sin can no longer subdue man, faith holds a firm upper hand,
Empowered by the Spirit's protection, sin is unable to stand.
Don't Blame God
Then shall be now and now shall be then, tomorrow at midnight it will all start again.
We have no knowledge of what life might bring, there is no assurance of even one thing.
Lessons that should have been learned from the past are disregarded, that theory can't last.
We're in an era with freedom of choice - it's a new age, everyone has a voice.
God? Who is He? What's He ever done? In this world of misery, does He help anyone?
Children are dying because no one cares; folks become poorer because no one shares.
Where is the justice when war kills our youth? Why would you claim, "Hold forth to the truth?"
Not just a few but all peoples on earth, all that is needed from the day of ones' birth.
But men are hoarders, their pockets are lined, even though God's plan was clearly defined.
Man doesn't listen, his conscience is seared, his heart has been hardened, God is not revered.
Justice is fair when love reigns the soul, but that only happens when God's in control.
All earth's dark secrets, sorrows and woes, are not in seclusion, God already knows.
Souls that cry out under man's evil thumb, such persecution under which they succumb.
Does not go unnoticed, for God is aware, such deeds will be punished, there's reckoning there.
Time for repentance is still God's appeal, sin is forgiven, compassion is real.
But man must alter the road that he takes, rely on the Saviour and the difference He makes.
God will restore man when man will confess, evil will vanish along with distress.
Life is transformed when a heart is at peace, only then will compassion and mercy increase.
Inspirational Poems Page 1
Feel discouraged and the world is against you? Read these poems to help you refocus your thoughts.
- Be Patient
- A Cog Within The Wheel
- Always Something Good
- Life's Tug Of War
- God's Will
- Faith
-One Step Ahead
-God's Care
- Making Plans
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We can see God all around us, if we just look. Find these sentiments in the verses.
- A God For All
- God's Expressions
- Snow Dance
- Unbelief
- The Handiwork of God
- God's Garden
- I Cannot See Ahead
- The Answer
- Lord, I Did Again!
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Poetry which will inspire you.
- Followers Of The Way
- A Special Loan
- There's a River Running By
- I Believe In Miracles
- Cares Are
- I Believe . . .
- Starlight
- Dear Father . . .
- Benevolence
- Gentle The Love
- Chains That Can't Hold
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The title and verses of these are so true - God does know best! Read these poems for reminders that God's plans are perfect.
- A Flawed Marriage Plan
- God Knows Best
- Stand Up For The Faith
- The Tides of Providence
- Good Morning and God Bless
- I Asked
-A Mystery In Human Hearts
- I Will Survive
Inspirational Poems Page 5
The best teacher to learn about God is the Bible. Read these poems for thoughts on the Bible and on teaching.
- A Judge Not A Man
- The Holy Man
- Teach Me
- I Am
- More Than A Dead Letter
- God Be In My Head
-Count Your Blessings
-The Bible That Sat
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God, the Father, helps all of us. Do we demonstrate the same type of love when we deal with people? Read a collection of poetry which looks at this.
- Being Fed
- Who Shall We Help Today
- Nearer In Service
- Tools To Help
- So Many!
- Living By Giving
- Never Let Me Give Sparingly
- Our Forefathers