80th Birthday Poems

Here is  a selection of 80th birthday poems to help celebrate with your friend or loved one at this memorable time. While Each and every birthday is special, once we reach a certain age it's nice to make a point of making the birthday "boy" or "girl" feel special and cared for.

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80th Birthday Poem #1

Eighty Candles
Eighty candles!
What a fire!
Douse them with
Your heart’s desire.
Blow those candles.
Cake’s delish!
But don’t forget to
Make a wish!

Happy Birthday!!!

by Denise Rodgers
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Birthday Poem #2

Gathering Up the Decades
Gathering up the decades
As now you’ve numbered eight.
So glad you’re with us, still on earth
Alive and feeling great.

So here’s a note to let you know
You’re special to my heart.
And if I wished you all things good,
Well, that would be a start.

You’ve lived life well,
Embraced the years
With matters great and weighty.
And now you’ve earned the status of
A woman turning eighty!

(Alternate last line: "A man who's turning eighty!)

by Denise Rodgers
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Birthday Poem #3

You're Eighty. It's True!
Happy Birthday to You!
You’re eighty, it’s true!
And all of us love you.
So amazing…and true!
Happy Birthday!

(sung to the tune of Happy Birthday to You!)

by Denise Rodgers
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Birthday Poem #4

Surprise!
Surprise!
We know your special day.
Made plans, make no mistake.
The plans hold eighty candles on
Your flaming birthday cake!

Happy Birthday!

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Birthday Poem #5

The Numbers are Irrelevant
The numbers are irrelevant
To someone made like you.
I’ve read you’re turning 80,
And that simply can’t be true.

Your eyes are bright. Your mind is clear.
When all is said and done,
It’s time to savor every year.
Enjoy! And have some fun!

Happy Birthday!

by Denise Rodgers
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