Poems written by Peter Gibbs over 60 years, inspired by romance, travel, the beauty of nature, emotions and family and friends - peterspoetry.co.uk
Dougie's Birth
Well hello, Douglas Bessant
We’re glad you came on cue
Although you left your daddy
With thumb that’s black and blue.
Your sister is a treasure
Her parents’ constant joy
But now she has a brother
A perfect, bouncing boy.
The family is completed
With cat and pigeon pair
The world is now their oyster
The years ahead to share.
Thursday’s child has far to go
Who knows what you will see
But you will make your future
And be what you will be.
Aquarians refuse to budge
To principles hold fast
Keep your faith in honesty
And friendships that can last.
May love surround you always
And hope and health endure
Our pride in you will grow and grow
Of that we can be sure.
You don’t yet know your Grandpa
Or Sally, his best half
But she will change your nappy
And he will make you laugh.