Quotes from John Walter Bratton

It's not easy for you, Dad You seek your own space You slope off to watch telly But still see (Mom's Mum's Mam's) face

My heart beats red, white, and blue. And with patriotism it aches Generally, I believe in democracy, freedom and civil rights But in particular, cupcakes

Dad, because you are my father it's been easy to believe in God.

It started with a simple ring, You became husband and wife, You progressed to being parents And you're still best friends for life.

As a chapter closes in your life, And a new one starts for you, May your years be filled with all the things You've been looking forward to!

You've had a long working life As everyone knows You can now do nothing at all And then have a doze Enjoy Your Retirement

To have you in my life is wondrous Yet all good things, allegedly, come to an end, Piffle, says I, for you, undoubtedly, Will forever be my lover and best friend.

Consider this on your birthday You've got life's struggle beaten For 60 years you've ate And avoided being eaten

Free... Yes...FREE time Is what retirement brings Leisure, lounging and loafing And other lazy things

It's good Mam, you've got a bike It's so much better than walking Dad just thinks it's a blessed relief It's the only time you stop talking

My goodness, you're 60 already, already Time is a thief But still, you're only as old as your tongue And a little bit older than your teeth Have a wonderful birthday

May you always be each other's best friend, May your mutual love continue to be so May your successful marriage continue to thrive May love flourish, prosper, bloom and grow

I love you Just coz Please forgive me I'm soz

Thanks, Mom for always being there For showing me such love and care. Thanks for all you've done and do How I turned out is down to you I love you Have a lovely birthday

Daddy I'm just little But I love you BIG Happy Birthday Big Daddy

This is a Happy Birthday card, Made with lots of love by me It's to a Very Important Parent A VIP... ...and you are she

This is a very insulting tribute But take it in good heart Congratulations Mom and Dad You've reached Silver together...apart Lots of love etc

On your birthday today, don't Look up 'Life Expectancy' coz I suspect As you've reached 60, you want to be happy, Trust me, you'll be depressed.

I'm soooo happy you're my Dad And soooo I want to say I love you, Dad, and wish you A sooo very best birthday

At 50, you probably get muddled? I'm the same, that's how I know? If you ever get lost, don't worry? Just change where you want to go

Look back on your wedding And be filled with joy and pride Deservedly so, for the many years You've flourished, side by side

I've been writing verses For 60 years...phew! And d'yer know why I did it? T'was especially for you

You've travelled through life together Enjoying years of wedded bliss We congratulate you on reaching And we toast your happiness

Throw all caution to the wind, today, on your 40th No need to have wisdom and sage But tomorrow, as you start your 5th decade Do try to act more your age