Damn near everybody – Except those quite
naïve
We met back in the 70’s – The days of
Broadway’s "Hair"
Unfortunately after the Guard – Your head
gave off a glare!!
Though way too young to retire – You’ve
got hobbies galore
Golf and collecting watches – And painting,
though you’re no connoisseur
You’ve an English Bulldog named Ruppert –
Quite proud of him are you
And well you should be Neil – He resembles
you through and through!!
Neil, you’re easy to love – With qualities
that attract people en masse
But we’ve gotta be honest on your birthday
– You can be a real pain in the ass
Phyllis, Rebecca and Gaby – Know how to keep
you in line
Who could be more lucky – In your life, they
are the sunshine!!
"What goes around, comes around" –
Are the only rules of the game
Especially in your household – Where retribution
is never tame
Unhappy working for others – You disliked
taking direction
So you started your own business – And quite
successful, upon reflection!!
Although it’s quite ironic – Looking
back it’s kinda funny
In the Guard, Steve and Ira were the brains –
And you, the Brawny, Gun Bunny
Now you’re a Natty dresser – But a ball-breaker
to the core
Extremely funny and caring – Always ready
to argue a little more!!
Yes, everyone has a game – Which is played
with beauty and grace
Yours just happens to be – The last word
in someones face
When looking for a response – A response
is what they’ll hear
Since you have to behave at home – Where
your family’s instilled some fear!!
We know as soon as we stop – You’ll
come charging to rebut
But that’s not as scary – When in golf,
you try to putt
Okay, okay, Happy Birthday – And this comes
straight from our heart
We thoroughly love your friendship – And
you’re really not an old fart!!
Your friendship is really special – And we
tease out of respect
But in a moment of seriousness – To us, you
are near perfect
Neil, you’re quite remarkable – And
we’ve had a little fun
