Angus Brown is 40-years old today.
What in the world can his old-man do?
How in the world does he know what to say?
For starters, Angus, I am proud of you.

This happy return of that happiest day
Delivers a truth that is known far and wide.
For you live your life in such grand ways
That rivers of strangers flow to your side.

I am no carpenter, but you are a builder--
You're a friend-maker, a kind man and a good father.
You're a family pillar and community gilder.
On your broad wings, we ride higher and farther.

Now, how in the world can I stem this praise
When my light is on you and you gleam and shine?
Now that you are forty, I love you in new ways,
Now that you are forty, and I am "forty-nine.”

Happy Birthday! Love, Dad