Nick's Poetry - Upon Hearing of Imminent Arrival of Nephew's Firstborn

Nick's Poetry Corner

UPON HEARING OF IMMINENT ARRIVAL
OF NEPHEW’S FIRSTBORN

I sit at my computer
From time to time I curse
I am trying, trying, trying
To write a little verse

The muse seems to have left me,
I cannot find the word
To send our ‘bestest wishes’
No, that’s really too absurd

Perhaps ‘Congratulations’
Would strike a better note
It sounds a lot more friendly
Not nearly so remote

But this is Mike and Julie
They’ll surely understand
Just how we feel about their news
That has just come to hand

So its ‘Congratulations’
And lots and lots of joy
That’s totally regardless
If it’s girl, or if it’s boy

It’s a long road you are starting on
And we just want to say
We wish you lots of happiness
To help you on your way

So here’s unto the first born
A toast we now will drink
Oh damn! I’ve gone and dropped the beer
Into the kitchen sink

Never mind,
We’ll make it champagne next time...