Pesky Candles

We begin our little birthday fable
Gathered ‘round the family table
Where one little girl, we call Deveau
Patiently waits to start the show

Amid balloons and party hats
(Being careful of those curious cats)
Momma carries the cake all alight
Mouths start to water; who wants the first bite

But wait just a second the cakes still aglow
Hoping for the traditional blow
So give us a moment and let us see
If little Deveau will remain at three

Or can the air that she’ll store
Be enough to blow out four
She huffs and puffs and lets it go
Well, well what do you know

Deveau has done her very best
And put those pesky candles to rest
Family members now shout with glee
Deveau is no longer stuck at three

Off she goes to magical four
A whole new world she’ll need to explore
And so we end our birthday tail
In time to send it off by mail

Here’s wishing you a special day
And wonderful things to come your way

©sinbajé1965-2008

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My niece Deveaux (spelled Deveau at that time) was getting ready to celebrate her 4th birthday. I thought it would be fun to send her something personal, along with money. This was my attempt. I have to admit - getting it ready for blogging, a mere 13 years later, I did a little tweaking; as ever, never satisfied with the final result. Could be why I am not an artist. :O) The artwork was drawn today using my very archaic paint program and a mouse.