Find, use, change or combine unique birthday poems here to wish a special "Happy Birthday" to your loved ones. Choose from the poems below to make someone feel very special on their birthday.
By Kevin Nishmas
Updated: December 29, 2023
Poetry, whether it's cool, clever, cute, happy, funny, romantic, inspirational or sentimental, is a great way to say "Happy Birthday" to your loved ones. Don't know what to write? For ideas, simply jump to any section of poems below.
Get inspired by the beautifully written, original poems below. Find, use, change or combine these birthday rhymes to say a very special "Happy Birthday" to the special people in your life.
By Kevin Nishmas
A cheery "hello" on your birthday,
And wishes for everything bright,
May you know only joy and wonder,
Morning, noon and night.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
Another year has passed,
Your birthday is here,
May this year bring joy,
Twelve months you hold dear.
Follow your true bliss,
Achieve all you can,
Dream the good dream,
Create a new plan.
This year will be great,
This I wish for you,
You deserve all you want,
May your dreams come true.
By Kevin Nishmas
My fondest wishes are for you,
Since today's your special day,
May every dream you chase,
Come true and never stray.
You are so special to me,
You deserve the best of all,
May your birthday be ageless,
May you know joy big and small.
By Kevin Nishmas
Wishing you the best,
Day in and day out,
May you find great joy,
May you twist and shout.
Be grateful for life,
Thank heaven above,
Fill your days with hope,
Know that you are loved.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
You deserve the very best,
All the special things in life,
Whatever makes you happy,
Whatever feels just right.
I want these gifts to be yours,
Each and every day,
To them I add love and peace,
Above all on your birthday.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
May you have a very happy birthday,
A celebration with family and friends,
Filled with whatever brings you joy,
The kind of joy that never ends.
With all the love your heart can hold,
And the utter joy birthdays bring,
May you have a truly special day,
You deserve the best of everything.
Let's raise a glass and make a toast,
Wishing joy, peace and health to you,
May your birthday be truly happy,
Full of love and life all day through.
By Kevin Nishmas
Today is your special birthday,
I have three big wishes for you,
I wish you peace, joy and love,
All day and all year through.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy, happy birthday,
That's my birthday wish for you,
I hope your day brings you joy,
Whatever you plan to do.
Live each moment to the fullest,
Every single moment is dear,
This is the time to remember,
You only get one birthday a year.
By Kevin Nishmas
May you have a special day,
May your heart be full of cheer,
May love and laughter find you,
May your smiles be ear to ear.
May your joy be everlasting,
May only good things come your way,
May all your prayers be answered,
May you be blessed on your birthday.
By Kevin Nishmas
Close your eyes and make a wish,
Give it wings and let it fly,
Beyond the highest mountain tops,
Up into the clear blue sky.
Aim high when you make your wish,
This is no time to retreat or hide,
Wish for the very best in life,
Now blow out your candles and try.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
My very best wishes,
For the very best day,
Happy may you be,
In every possible way.
Morning, noon and night,
And every hour in between,
May your day be special,
As only birthdays can be.
Let's get this party started,
It's time to celebrate,
It's never too early to have fun,
Let's groove 24 hours straight.
By Kevin Nishmas
This birthday wish is for you,
I hope you like what I wrote,
It took me many hours to do it,
The words were stuck in my throat.
At first my mind was a total blank,
I didn't know what to say to you,
So I will wish you what's in my heart:
May your wildest dreams come true.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
I hope I'm the very first person,
To wish "happy birthday" to you,
A day of joy, peace and wonder,
The stuff of dreams that come true.
For you deserve the very best,
A gift as rare and precious as gold,
Like an all-inclusive trip to Neverland,
Where you will never get old.
By Kevin Nishmas
Because today’s your birthday,
And because you're extra nice,
One wish is not enough for you,
So you must wish twice!
I think you're so amazing,
And you deserve the very best,
I wish you a wonderful life,
Filled with love and happiness.
Wishing you only good things,
Hope you have the best day ever,
Not a second, not an hour,
But a day so great that lasts forever.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
Hope your birthday is fun,
Filled with family and friends,
From the moment it begins,
Until the second it ends.
This is such an extra-special day,
So it makes me happy to tell you,
I wish you years and years of joy,
Doing whatever you choose to do.
By Kevin Nishmas
Today's your birthday party,
But I can't be there with you,
So here's a special birthday wish,
For good luck in all you do.
May your balloons never pop,
May your cake be the sweetest,
May your gifts be plentiful,
May this birthday be your happiest.
By Kevin Nishmas
May our struggles be small,
And our blessings more than grand,
May life give us joy and peace,
Day by day and hand in hand.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday to someone special,
Someone who's no less than great,
Hope your heart is open to fun,
Now's the time to celebrate.
Your birthday is very special to me,
A day that stands out from the rest,
It's because you're close to my heart,
Because you deserve only the best.
By Kevin Nishmas
You have aged so gracefully,
Making time stand magically still.
You truly transcend your years,
So young at heart, so bold at will.
Happy birthday!
By Kevin Nishmas
On your birthday every year,
I thank the stars you were born,
With you as my best friend,
My life's all candy and popcorn.
As each year brings new tests,
I know how glad I feel,
You've got my back every day,
Our friendship's as strong as steel.
Birthdays come and birthdays go,
Another year of yours has just begun,
This message is sent to let you know,
In the Friends department, you're #1.
By Kevin Nishmas
I wish you an amazing birthday,
A day that's cheerful and bright,
For you have a big, giving heart,
Full of joy from morning to night.
May every moment be wonderful,
Hope many gifts come your way,
The greatest gifts life has to offer,
Making your birthday an amazing day.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday.
Even when the sky is grey,
And it pours all day,
You make the sun come out,
And chase the rain away.
By Kevin Nishmas
Your birthday is here once again,
And it seems like only yesterday,
You first graced our world,
Bringing so much joy our way.
Now let me give you your greetings,
I hope you get them just on time...
I wish you a happy, happy birthday,
And day that's truly one of a kind.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday to my best friend,
You deserve the best of the best,
All the truly special things in life,
Whatever makes you the happiest.
By Kevin Nishmas
May your birthday be glorious,
Full of life's greatest gifts,
The gifts of love, joy and peace,
1, 2 and 3 on your bucket list.
I wish you joy, love and peace today,
In the company of family and friends,
To make your birthday glorious,
From the beginning to the end.
What are the best clever birthday poems for a card or eCard? The best are birthday poems that contain clever twists or turns of phrase (nothing too cryptic, of course). For some ideas, check out the clever birthday poem examples below:
By Kevin Nishmas
You're happy and young at heart,
Your energy knows no bounds,
You make us all look ancient,
It's time to nap and slow down.
You're full of piss and vinegar,
All set to spring into action,
We all feel old next to you,
Stop or you'll end up in traction.
We are not really complaining,
We're just a bunch of old farts,
We secretly wish we were you,
You're happy and young at heart.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
I have many friends,
But one above the rest,
That one is you,
You are simply the best.
It's a friend like you,
In good times and bad,
Who asks for nothing,
Yet offers a hand.
Wherever I go in life,
There's only one thing to do,
I must have a big heart,
And be a friend like you.
By Nixon Waterman
This is a clever birthday poem because it brilliantly uses turns of phrase to show that we are all the same underneath, although we are unique individuals.
It's a beautiful birthday wish for someone special, perhaps your brother or sister who may not fully understand you...or vice versa.
Happy birthday!
"If I knew you and you knew me,
If both of us could clearly see,
And with an inner sight divine,
The meaning of your heart and mine.
I'm sure that we would differ less,
And clasp our hands in friendliness.
Our thoughts would pleasantly agree,
If I knew you and you knew me."
By Kevin Nishmas
Welcome to the metal age,
You have solid gold for teeth,
Brilliant silver for hair,
And steel joints underneath.
Your body is always aching,
That is not a reason to pout,
Be glad you still have stamina,
To blow all your candles out.
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When should you use cool birthday poems? The best time to use them is with truly "hip" birthday gals and guys. Typically, they can quickly appreciate the "cool" factor of just about anything.
What makes a birthday poem cool? Any verse that makes you say "wow" to yourself. Below are examples of cool birthday poems to get you started:
By Kevin Nishmas
Be the best you can be,
Imagine what you can do,
Remember who you are,
There's nobody like you,
Honor your past,
Dwell on your heart,
All you need is love,
Your birthday is a start.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
It's your birthday again,
Time to wish you good things,
May you see the wonder,
And the joy a birthday brings.
To you, I wish the best of health,
And the best of luck in all you do,
Mostly I wish you love,
For a life that's pure and true.
By Kevin Nishmas
On your birthday every year,
I thank God you were born,
For without you in my life,
My love would be forlorn.
As each year brings new tests,
Sometimes I just want to hide,
You bring me out of my darkness,
I'm glad you're by my side.
Happy birthday!
What are the best cute birthday poems? Cute poems are, by nature, a very, very sweet way to wish "Happy Birthday" to someone very special.
That said, you should not be too cute with your birthday poems. Just a dash of cuteness goes a long way. Below are cute birthday poems to get you started:
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
What a day to be happy,
And smile the whole way through,
Today is your big birthday,
A special one just for you.
Blow out all your candles,
Make your wishes come true,
Eat slice after slice of cake,
Nothing is too good for you.
By Kevin Nishmas
May your birthday be epic,
May you never settle for less,
May your special day be special,
May you be blessed with the best.
May your dreams never die,
May your wishes come true,
May your birthday be ageless,
May you be born anew.
What are the best funny birthday poems? Firstly, funny poems do not need to be "laugh out loud" hilarious. Funny birthday poems merely need to elicit a giggle or two.
Your ultimate goal is to make the birthday boy or girl happy. With this objective in mind, glance at the poems below for inspiration:
By Kevin Nishmas
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
When you start to see your youth fade,
And your looks have seen better days,
I'll be here to say you're sexy,
Even when your nose hair is gray.
You may not be over the hill,
But you say "in my day" too much,
When you're not clubbing at Costco,
You're napping right after brunch.
You may be older than you think,
But you still have lots more time,
Celebrate each and every day,
Just don't nod off before nine.
By Kevin Nishmas
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You might say we're long in the tooth,
Eating chewy food is a nightmare,
We can't sink our teeth into a steak,
Because they will just stay there.
Our aches and pains are worse,
We feel and look like hell,
BENGAY is now our BFF,
And the best cure for old man smell.
Sleeping through the night is tricky,
It's now our Achilles' heel,
Taking a nap anywhere helps,
Except when we're behind the wheel.
We tend to forget names and faces,
Senior moments are now our friend,
We wish people wore name tags,
But we always forget to ask them.
By Kevin Nishmas
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You know all the elevator tunes,
You hate what's on Billboard's charts,
You think today's music is pure trash,
You crave The Beatles like an old fart.
You don't know the names of bands,
Yet you still feel like a swinger,
Don't let folks call you a hippie,
Peace out and give them the finger.
By Kevin Nishmas
So what if you're getting older,
There are worse things to be,
Like a goofy, pimply teenager,
With zero self-esteem.
So what if you got a few wrinkles,
There are worse things to have,
Like a case of the twentysomethings,
And a room at Mom and Dad's.
To me, you're simply wonderful.
Everything about you is just right,
So have a happy birthday,
And let's party all night.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
Wow, another birthday is here,
What can I really say?
You look pretty good,
Even with a touch of gray.
Your eyes are still so blue,
You're still so kind and mellow,
Your smile is just as infectious,
Even though your teeth are yellow.
Yes, this birthday is grand,
Your life's as good as gold,
But you can't fool Mother Nature,
You are still getting old.
What makes a birthday poem inspirational? Inspirational birthday poems, like beauty, are in the eyes of the beholder. Since you know your loved ones well, you are the best person to choose the right inspirational birthday poems for them.
All you need to do is write or pick inspirational birthday poems that have uplifting, life-changing birthday messages. Sounds daunting? It isn't. Below are inspirational birthday poems to, well, inspire you:
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see a heart so full of love,
I see eyes so hopeful and wise,
And I know what you're made of.
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see promise a mile long,
I see unvisited, distant strength,
And I know in you travels a song.
I wish you saw what I can see,
I see it's not yet real for you,
But I see what I see as your fate,
And I know one day you'll see it too.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
Hope you have the best birthday,
With laughter that never fades,
Every moment matters,
That's how memories are made.
Wishing you joy and wonder,
Here's to your amazing health,
May you always see beauty,
There is more to life than wealth.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
Now's a great age to take chances,
And do all you want to do,
Your creativity knows no bounds,
What you need is right in you.
Your wisdom is wiser than ever,
Your spirit is bolder than bold,
Your humor is more humorous,
There's just no time to be old.
By Kevin Nishmas
As you grow up, may you find...
Hope before despair,
Passion before boredom,
Love before loss,
Joy before sorrow,
Peace before turmoil,
And only happy birthdays ever after.
By Kevin Nishmas
I know you can do it,
If you would only try,
It's mind over matter,
There is no better high.
You must forget yourself,
And let go of what's dear,
You'll see beyond the noise,
You will conquer your fear.
If you're afraid to fail,
Know you are not alone,
Even the brave fight fear,
We all dread the unknown.
But you truly stand out,
The world needs what you bring,
When it's your turn to shine,
Reach out for the brass ring.
Climb the wall before you,
Build a bridge to cloud nine,
Unsteady ground you'll tread,
It will be worth your time.
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What are the best romantic birthday poems? My personal favorites are romantic poems that truly express what's in your heart. But there is one thing in common all romantic birthday poems share: the ability to set the right romantic mood.
Since our romantic feelings may shift over time, there's no one-size-fits-all romantic birthday poem. Below are examples that run the gamut from slightly romantic to full-blown sappy to give you a few ideas:
By Kevin Nishmas
Dreaming of you is divine,
You give me so much pleasure,
I want to be with you now,
You are my special treasure.
May we celebrate all night,
I'm into all that you do,
Let's make today so steamy,
That's my birthday wish for you.
By Kevin Nishmas
It was a spark at first,
A glow I couldn't see,
It flickered in my heart,
This crazy love in me.
It soon became a fire,
A fierce flame so carefree,
Scorching my deep heartache,
This crazy love in me.
Now a blaze of sunshine,
A beam of warmth so true,
A slow, searing, kind burn,
This crazy love is you.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday, my love,
You're the castle around my heart,
Part fortress, part ivory tower,
'Til never do we part.
You crossed the moat of my soul,
And led me to parts unknown,
To an isle full of joy,
A middle age all our own.
For me, there's nothing between us,
Except warmth, love and laughter,
You're the dream beyond my walls,
My object of bliss forever after.
By Kevin Nishmas
Happy birthday!
Sweet like a honey drop,
As loving as can be,
A heart the size of an ocean,
A soul filled with glee.
You're not just a siren song,
You're a lifelong symphony,
Your rhythm moves me,
To rise up, dance and sing.
I'm glad you were born today,
My beautiful birthday boy,
You make my life stunning,
And fill it with such joy.
Below is a verse I adapted from John Lennon's song, Across the Universe, which appears on the album Let It Be by The Beatles. when you read it, you'll know why I consider it one of the most romantic birthday messages on this site.
These lyrics will show your "special someone" the depth of your love for him or her...in an elegantly romantic way. Let the birthday Beatle-love-fest begin!
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When is the right time to use a sentimental birthday poem? When you want to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, sentimental birthday poems are ideal.
The best sentimental birthday poems evoke a sense of joy and nostalgia at the same time. Below are examples of sentimental birthday poems that should give you a good start:
By Kevin Nishmas
You arrived before me,
Forged a path all alone,
You were, you are, the first,
My brother I call home.
You were once so distant,
An island all your own,
You soon came into view,
My brother I call home.
We grew ever closer,
Fleeing the unknown,
Bridging every gap,
My brother I call home.
With no walls between us,
With paths yet to roam,
With you I will travel,
My brother I call home.
By Kevin Nishmas
Even when I'm hanging by a thread,
And I don't want to let go at all,
I can still release my grip to fate,
Because I know you will catch my fall.
Even when I'm walking on thin ice,
And there's simply nowhere to run,
You take me to kinder, higher ground,
Where brave souls and wild hearts are one.
Even when I need to stand my ground,
And I only have one leg to stand on,
I lean on you for strength and faith,
Braving the struggle until it's gone.
Even when my cup has runneth over,
And I cannot take another drop,
You gladly give me your own glass,
Infused with love and filled to the top.
By Kevin Nishmas
There's one gift you cannot buy,
A buried treasure precious and true,
It's the gift of a close, kind friend,
Exactly what I have in you.
We've shared each other's joys,
And cried on each other's shoulders,
These are our precious moments,
That make us stronger, even bolder.
So I wish you "Happy birthday,"
With all my heart and soul,
We'll be best friends forever,
Two halves of one fabulous whole.
By Kevin Nishmas
You're my little sister,
Younger only by birth,
Nobody is like you,
Nobody on this earth.
There's only one you,
You are a precious flower,
The find you least expect,
The bloom that empowers.
There's no need to change you,
You are as you should be,
You are love uncontained,
Boundless hope forever free.
You were born a blessing,
Beautiful from the start,
You're my little sister,
Evermore in my heart.
By Kevin Nishmas
You live for the chase,
Keen to run all day long,
Free from the thought of rest,
You know you can do no wrong.
You savor each step of the way,
Bending to each twist and turn,
Your head's deep in the game,
You can feel your spirit burn.
Even close to the finish line,
Fierce enough to win the race,
Your heart's set on running,
You live for the chase.
By Kevin Nishmas
Your special day comes once a year,
It's 24 hours of celebrating you,
I'm not sure about most things,
But this much I know is true.
Your birthday is a gift of love,
Some believe it's heaven sent,
I think it's a gift you give yourself,
A day you do all you've dreamt.
So I wish you "happy birthday,"
Because you deserve to be,
Every moment all day long,
Blessed, loved and carefree.
By Kevin Nishmas
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
There's so much more I want to say,
Though it's hard to utter the words,
Nothing's going to stop me today.
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
What I mean is "I love you,"
You're more than the world to me,
I'm so thankful for all you do.
When I wish you "happy birthday,"
It's because you make me proud,
Now that I've put down these words,
I just want to scream them out loud.
By Kevin Nishmas
Another year has passed,
It's your birthday once more,
You should feel very special,
And let your spirit soar.
Celebrate every moment,
There's no time to be blue,
Today is your birthday,
Today is all about you.
May you always find joy,
North, south, east and west,
Happy, happy birthday to you,
I wish you the very best.
SEE MORE SENTIMENTAL BIRTHDAY POEMS
The more you learn about happy birthday poems — and how to write or choose them — the better your choice will be for your loved ones celebrating their birthday today. With this goal in mind, take a quick look at the tips and hints below.
Out of all the birthday messages you can send to a love one, happy birthday poems are the safest. Why? Two reasons.
First, happy birthday poems are safe because it's just about impossible to hurt somebody's feelings with this type of birthday message. How many people do you know who would get upset over a cheerful birthday poem — under normal circumstances? I don't know any. So happy birthday poems are virtually a sure bet.
Secondly, happy birthday poems are safe because they are 100% frown proof. Packed with "feel good" birthday messages, these birthday verses can make anybody smile, even illicit a chuckle or two. I like to think of them as the McDonald's of birthday messages — deliciously heartfelt and simple.
The simple, heartwarming messages of happy birthday poems are what make them incredibly suitable for many types of birthday girls and boys, including friends, colleagues, clients, acquaintances and children.
Plus, birthday poems are good for the soul, especially on somebody's birthday. In essence, poetry is therapeutic for the reader, the birthday boy or girl. So says writer, writing coach and editor KM Barkley in 8 Reasons Why Poetry Is Good for the Soul.
Happy birthday poems are even ideal for members of your immediate and extended family, whether or not you're close to them, but who expect to receive a birthday wish from you.
For these reasons, happy birthday poems are virtually a sure bet — virtually because there's a slim chance that you might not make the birthday girl or boy happy with this kind of birthday message. What type of person would dislike happy poems?
Once you've determined that happy birthday poems are the way to go, selecting the right one is easy. All you need to consider is the level of "happiness" you want in the poem you choose or write.
When you come right down to it, there are really just three levels of happiness:
I would avoid "crazy happy" because it may be too far-out for the birthday gal or guy. So you actually have only two choices: happy and very happy. How can you tell the difference? That's easy.
Bottom line: Choose happy birthday poems that you know will bring a smile to the face of someone special.
Kevin, the "Message Guy" who writes the birthday wishes, quotes, poems, toasts and speeches on BirthdayMessages.net, has been a content writer since 1993. In 2012, Kevin created this site to share the incredible power of words with birthday well-wishers everywhere.
By Kevin (aka "Message Guy")
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