Birthday Wishes

I wish for you a year of blue skies

where the only clouds are fluffy and fleeting. 

I wish you lingering cups of rooibos tea,

Sunday morning lie-ins with the sun streaming through the window 

and lots of opportunity to read for pleasure. 

I wish you long, lazy country drives 

and many happy hours in coffee shops 

with the Telegraph crossword. 

I wish for you
 Inspiration and creativity 

An excellent MA dissertation 

The chance to work on your book again 

Time to relax, time to dream.

I wish you space 

and peace, 

Fun and laughter, 

joy 

and love. 

I wish you a very Happy Birthday, Philip. 

I am so glad you were born. 

♥