To Giuseppi

Let's drain the cup
On this most memorable day
And wish you all the happiness,
Good luck and health along the way,
Let's toast old friendship
With lots of joy and cheers
On the completion
Of a well-lived fifty years,
The second fifty will be better yet,
So full of zest - like ageing wine,
I'll bet - they'll be the best...

Alfred Charasz
Copyright 2009 Alfred Charasz