Birthday Poems For Friends

Published: May 2019

A birthday is a time to celebrate life and be joyful for the chance to be with friends, family and those who care about us. A birthday can be seen as a serious or joyful time depending on one's age and one's attitude towards life.

Another year has passed and we look back on failures and successes. We think about our goals for the future and reflect on the past year. These are all thoughts that may came up on a birthday, but the main thing is to use a birthday as an opportunity to celebrate life and be joyful for the chance to be with friends and family.

Poems for Birthdays to share with friends and loved ones.

18 Happy Birthday Poems For Friends - Make Them Feel Special

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My Friend On Your Birthday
- By Anisha Joseph
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
This poem is dedicated to my best friend. It's been long since we connected because she is far away staying in Delhi. Because of the busy schedule, we hardly get time to talk to each other. Earlier we used to at least chat, but nowadays we don't get time for that. I really miss her and I want share this poem that I wrote for her.

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Dear friend, let me say
something on this special day
Though we are far apart,
You'll be always in my heart.

Dear friend, let me say
something on this special day
Though we are far apart,
You'll be always in my heart.

I cherish those moments,
our silly fights and funny talks
and how we grew together,
stayed united in grief and laughter.

May your face always light up with glee.
I wish you never ever feel empty.
I pray, may God be always by your side.
I want you to always lift up your head in pride.

My friend, on your birthday,
all I want to say
is that you mean the world to me
and you are more than just a friend to me.
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Still And Careless Within
- By Amelia Tracey
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2008 with permission of the Author.
This is a poem I wrote for my best friend for her birthday. Basically a poem that just expresses the extent of appreciation I hold for her.

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Within you, I've found the perfect friend,
Someone I know will be there till the end,
And they're not just thoughts I hope will fulfill
But thoughts that will stand forever still.

Within you, I've found the perfect friend,
Someone I know will be there till the end,
And they're not just thoughts I hope will fulfill
But thoughts that will stand forever still.

Still as the wind on a hot summer's day,
Still as your friendship I'll never betray,
Still as the characters in a photograph,
Still as your breathless, silent laugh.

Within you, I've found the perfect friend,
A mind that I can comprehend,
A person I see is so much like me,
A mutual relationship so carefree.

Carefree as a child who questions the world,
Carefree as a scream that goes unheard,
Carefree as an adult blessed with a dream,
Carefree as water flowing downstream.

Within you, I've found the perfect friend
With whom I can be real and never pretend.
You've always been someone unique from the rest.
You hold a piece of me no other can possess.

Within you is reason to live every moment in time.
Within you the life I want is always mine.
Within you I have the perfect friend.
With you I see myself till the very end.
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Happy Birthday, Far Away Friend
- By Edarly Edouard
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
This poem is about a friend I've spent so much time with ever since we were born. We went to so many places together, but that stopped when her parents had an argument with members in our church. Because of that, we won't be able to see each other anymore. When she left, I had a really hard time living without her, because she was the person I spent most of my time with. I miss her so much, and I know she feels the same way about me, so I dedicate this poem to her.

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Dear friend, I want to wish you a splendid happy birthday.
We don't see each other anymore, but I hope everything is okay.
You're growing to become the intelligent woman I know you can be.
I'm so fortunate to have a friend like you who's gentle, loving, and sweet.

Dear friend, I want to wish you a splendid happy birthday.
We don't see each other anymore, but I hope everything is okay.
You're growing to become the intelligent woman I know you can be.
I'm so fortunate to have a friend like you who's gentle, loving, and sweet.

Today should be a day of pure happiness and love for you,
Enjoying and gathering with those who remain devoted and true.
I wish you the best in life, though we both know how hard it can be,
But I pray that God will open your doors to brighter opportunities.

You are the kind of person who always offers a helping hand.
We are miles away from each other, but the love we share will never end.
Never seeing you again will always be a difficult test,
But our everlasting friendship is what I will never forget.

I won't forget about all the things you've brought to my years:
Long-lasting laughter and contenting cheers.
I never knew that all of these blessings could all come true,
But my life has been better, and it's all because of you.

Wherever you are right now, I pray that you are happy and safe.
I don't know your status, but I hope things are going your way.
I know for a fact that God will strengthen you and help you to be stronger.
I pray, my friend, that no weapon formed against you will prosper.

Thank you so much for your kindness, loyalty, and forgiveness.
You've promised me many times that I'll never travel life without a witness.
So happy blessed birthday, my friend; thanks for being there for me.
I miss you deeply, but you're always in my memories.
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Happy Birthday
- By Vashni Kelly
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
I created this poem to give myself a small challenge as most of my poems are usually dark and touch on taboo subjects. I wanted to create something beautifully light and to the point, which I feel I have done with this specific poem.

The World Has Been Blessed By You

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The world was blessed with your beauty on this very special day.
Thank you for being so truly great with the amazing personality you portray.

Your grace cannot be matched as it's unique in every way.

The world was blessed with your beauty on this very special day.
Thank you for being so truly great with the amazing personality you portray.

Your grace cannot be matched as it's unique in every way.
Your heart cannot be snatched as you give love freely anyway.

What I wish for you is for all your dreams to come shining through.
What I pray for you is for your success, which is overdue.

Happy birthday to you from someone who truly appreciates you.
Happy birthday to you for all the good work that you always do.
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B - Is For Birthday
- By Erika L. Shields
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
An acrostic poem created using each letter of the phrase "Happy Birthday"

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H - is for the Happiest of all days
A - is for All the wishes and praise
P - is for the Presents you'll open with delight
P - is for the Party that will last into the night

H - is for the Happiest of all days
A - is for All the wishes and praise
P - is for the Presents you'll open with delight
P - is for the Party that will last into the night
Y - is for the Year leading up to your day

B - is for the Balloons a celebration they'll say
I - is for the Ice cream to have with your cake
R - is for the Ribbons and decorations you'll make
T - is for the Theme you'll decided to throw
H - is for the Hats made with confetti and a bow
D - is for the Day you know will be fun
A - is for Another great year that is done
Y - is for Your special day.

Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Hip-hip hooray!
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Her Birthday
- By Neha Meharde
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this poem for my best friend on her birthday (2-12-2018). She also writes poems, and this time around I decided to present an intangible, memorable gift. She later stated that nothing could have been a better birthday gift than a poem written and dedicated by me to her and our friendship of around ten long years. She then went on to post it on her Instagram handle as it touched her heart.

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It's your birthday and I sit down to write,
Reminiscing those times so bright.
We've been together through thick and thin.
We've lived through the hurdles to win.

It's your birthday and I sit down to write,
Reminiscing those times so bright.
We've been together through thick and thin.
We've lived through the hurdles to win.

Time flew as we grew
Together in this bond so true,
And I have known friends,
But the ones like us are few.

I make you mad and you drive me nuts,
But we have the thing that is called trust.
We laugh, we cry, we make time fly.
Together we smile, together we sigh.

Over this and that and crazy crap
The dodgy pits, that familiar trap.
The similarities we share, the differences that glare,
But we know that such relations are rare.

We share our dreams, these desires that burn,
And someday we believe will be our turn!
Ten long years and still going strong
For the understanding we share in life's ping-pong.

So I wish you all the happiness
And wish you loads of luck,
A bag full of smiles,
And chocolate-laden truck.

Happy birthday to you again,
And I hope that you soar.
I'll always wish the best
Because you know I love you more!
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A Gift Of Friendship
- By Sasha17
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2009 with permission of the Author.
I have only known her for two years, but she has become the best friend I have ever had. We are so lucky to have found each other, and I cherish our friendship.

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Happy Birthday to my very best friend.
Your special day has come by again.
We had so much fun last time around.
A younger sister was someone I found.

Happy Birthday to my very best friend.
Your special day has come by again.
We had so much fun last time around.
A younger sister was someone I found.

Each year March 4th is a wonderful day,
As we march forth in our own fun way.
Just hanging around and laughing a lot;
It is truly amazing what we have got.

A friendship like ours is not easy to come by.
Often the intensity of it makes me so high.
Is our beautiful friendship really only a dream?
Sometimes it feels so unreal that I must scream.

Cries of joy and happiness galore,
And that is what I most adore.
Your infectious laughter and zest for life,
But I am there to keep you from strife.

How lucky we are to have found one another,
I couldn't spend so much time with any other.
I will always be there to watch over you,
To keep you safe and happy too.

Well my dear, I wish you Happy Birthday once more,
An abundance of good wishes for you are in store.
A new year filled with lots of happiness and laughter,
And only the very best for you from here on after.

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Birthday Wishes To A Friend
- By Shishir
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this poem to convey my love, affection, and care to a close friend on her birthday.

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So many people live around you,
But not all get close to your heart.
Some become so dear
That with their thoughts, its beating starts.

So many people live around you,
But not all get close to your heart.
Some become so dear
That with their thoughts, its beating starts.
You are the one to whom
I'll give my care to the most.
Your absence makes me feel in life,
As if everything is completely lost.
Your birthday was in my mind,
Wishes though I couldn't convey.
There were so many hurdles
Standing tall in the way.
I have prayed for your good life
And mental peace with good health.
The rest of things are just temporary,
Only these will be your real wealth.

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This is perfect for my very best friend.

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Sweet Birthday To You
- By Cindy
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2011 with permission of the Author.
It's a birthday poem for a true friend. I had a crush on him for 2 years, so I want him to know how sweet he is and how he is really a true friend of mine.

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A wish for lots of birthday fun
To last until the day is done.
Hoping that all your wishes comes true,
and your birthday cake is as sweet as you!

A wish for lots of birthday fun
To last until the day is done.
Hoping that all your wishes comes true,
and your birthday cake is as sweet as you!
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Friend, On Your Birthday
- By Joydip Dutt
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2022 with permission of the Author.
This poem is for a very close friend of mine. We share a great rapport.

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Dear friend, on your birthday, I have a message for you:
Always remember, friends like you are rare and actually few.

You are amazingly sweet and so much fun.

Dear friend, on your birthday, I have a message for you:
Always remember, friends like you are rare and actually few.

You are amazingly sweet and so much fun.
Believe me, I can compare you with no one.

We have known each other for so many years.
We have gone through our share of laughter and tears.

We sometimes have arguments and differences of opinions,
Still we have been there for each other like true companions.

Our friendship has stood time's long enough test,
And I wish you always the very best.

Just remember, you are special to me every single day.
Don't ever change, please stay forever this way!

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Special Day
- By Marie Matheny
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this poem 35 years ago to my best friend. Who would've guessed that we would still be as close today as back then? We don't see each other often these days, but when we do, it is as if we just spoke to one another the day before. It may take a few hours to play catch-up, but this friendship has lasted because we still care about each other and what happens in each other's lives. There is a trust and a bond that will forever keep us connected, and I know that she feels the same.

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Here it is,
Your special day,
So I thought I'd take
This time to say

Here it is,
Your special day,
So I thought I'd take
This time to say

How nice it is
To have a friend
Who listens
and understands.

The kind of friend
Who's always there,
Ready to show
That someone cares.

You've cheered me up
When I was down
Just by simply
Hanging around.

And oh the times
We've spent in laughter
Have made me chuckle
For many days after.

We've stored many
Good memories away
As I sit here drowned
In memory today.

Wanted to share
This thought with you
Having you as a friend
Makes it my special day too.
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A Birthday Poem For My Friend
- By Gordon Duquette
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2009 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this for my friend Kate on her birthday. We've been good friends for the past seven years and she means a lot to me. I don't get to see her much anymore because we've moved away from each other a couple of years ago. But we still stay in touch and she continues to play an important part in my life. This was just my way of telling her how much her friendship means to me.

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Today must be your birthday because the sun is shinning bright.
The clouds that are usually hiding it are now nowhere in sight.
The birds are singing joyfully as they go happily on their way.
It's as if Mother Nature herself knew this was a very special day.

Today must be your birthday because the sun is shinning bright.
The clouds that are usually hiding it are now nowhere in sight.
The birds are singing joyfully as they go happily on their way.
It's as if Mother Nature herself knew this was a very special day.

The day before was gloomy and the weather was pretty bad,
But on this day it all went away and now I don't feel so sad.
My sadness was replaced with happiness that wasn't there before.
Your birthday does this every year, so I hope you'll have many more.

Every year it has been this way since the day of your sweet birth,
And it's this day that makes me appreciate my time down here on earth.
My friendship with you grows each year, and I feel a special bond.
When this day no longer shines, I will know that you are gone.
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Love And Hugs
- By Pamela J. Langdon
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
I began writing poetry in middle age. For about 5 years I lived aboard a yacht in remote areas of Australia, mostly in the Torres Strait. We had intermittent TV and radio signal depending on the anchorage, and I began writing poems for family and friends for special occasions. My poems are generally comic and whimsical in tone and inspired by actual events.

A Message For Your Special Day

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A bunch of flowers,
A homemade cake,
That special gift,
A birthday steak.

A bunch of flowers,
A homemade cake,
That special gift,
A birthday steak.

A Facebook greeting,
And a cyber card.
We hold these gifts
In high regard.

But the greatest gift
I can truly say
Is our love and hugs
On your special day.
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A Special Day
- By Georgina Devlin
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
My poem is one that celebrates a milestone birthday of a very dear friend who does not like to draw attention to himself nor does he like surprises. However, once in the midst of friends and family, he accepted birthday wishes and enjoyed the personal attention.

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Birthdays come and birthdays go,
And some mean more than most,
But you, my friend, dread all of them
And never wish to boast.

Birthdays come and birthdays go,
And some mean more than most,
But you, my friend, dread all of them
And never wish to boast.

Just another day, you say,
But is that what you mean
When under all the negatives
Is there a different scene?

A night enjoyed with your close friends
Is a happy time for all.
With your charm and wit and funny tales,
You keep them on the ball.

Accepting gifts from those who care
Has never been your thing.
Although when given with much love,
You see the thoughts they bring.

So for this your milestone time of year,
Accept what comes your way
And share the joy you give to others
On this your three score ten and a half birthday!
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Missed Birthday
- By John P. Read
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.
I once missed my cousin Julie's birthday. It wasn't until the last minute I remembered, but the only card I had didn't have a verse, so I had to write my own. She loved it.

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I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.
A special day, I know it's true.
But birthdays are only here one day,
And I love you the whole year through.

I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.
A special day, I know it's true.
But birthdays are only here one day,
And I love you the whole year through.

Birthday cards are only pieces of paper,
Verses written by someone we never knew.
How could they ever truly explain
All the feelings I have for you?

So I've bought a card without any verse
As I wanted to write one of my own
To let you know what you really mean to me
And not words from someone unknown.

Yes, birthday cards are just pieces of paper
That we read then just put away,
But my love for you is forever,
And forever means now and always.
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A Heroic Birthday
- By Victor Onaola
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2013 with permission of the Author.
This a poem for a beloved friend who has been more than nice to colleagues and acquaintances. This is a poem mainly for his or her birthday wishing him prosperous years to come in a valiant and laudable way as possible.

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Want to wish you a heroic birthday
In the most noble way.
Your day will be decked with gold.
Mirth and felicity would not leave you cold.

Want to wish you a heroic birthday
In the most noble way.
Your day will be decked with gold.
Mirth and felicity would not leave you cold.

Your progress will never be slow.
Your feat will be that of a great show.
We are going to spread the news around
And let the ecstasy abound.

Never will you be the tail.
Never will you fail.
From this day forth,
You will become more than a worth.

We desire for you a great wonder
That will make you to ponder.
You gave us happiness as you could.
Therefore, we give ours as we should.

To you, success will belong.
Wherever you go, prosperity will follow along.
Blessings from your heavenly Father
Will propel you further.

Nothing will make you sad.
Firmly you shall stand.
Moreover, we wish a rapid increase to your bank,
And it shall never go blank.

You shall find gladness in your dreams.
They will come as streams.
You will not lose your wills.
Finally, you will be as old as the hills.

Want to wish you a heroic birthday
In the most noble way.
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Maturity And Growing Up
- By Dajanay
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2008 with permission of the Author.
Happy birthday poem for a young friend who is growing up. It's about growth and maturity and the lessons you learn as you grow as well as challenges growing up brings and the new freedoms.

Birthday Poem About Growing Up

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When you are young, life leaves you no choice.
Do this, do that.
No room for a little voice
When all you want to do is play and just have fun

When you are young, life leaves you no choice.
Do this, do that.
No room for a little voice
When all you want to do is play and just have fun
Ride your bike, roller skate, and be free to run.
With no concerns for the who's, what's, when's and why's.
Then you go from a girl to a woman before your own eyes.
Life gives you lessons to learn as you grow,
Room for mistakes and time to show what you know.
Just be patient because things will soon go your way.
Enjoy the young times and have a happy birthday!
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It's A Special Day
- By Andee Siepman
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2008 with permission of the Author.
This poem was written by an eight-year-old girl for her friend's birthday card!

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Hurry, it's a special day.
Giddy up and play all day.
Eating ice cream and chocolate cake.
It's your birthday, let's celebrate!

Hurry, it's a special day.
Giddy up and play all day.
Eating ice cream and chocolate cake.
It's your birthday, let's celebrate!
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Birthday Poems For Friends

18 Happy Birthday Poems For Friends - Make Them Feel Special

This is a poem I wrote for my best friend for her birthday. Basically a poem that just expresses the extent of appreciation I hold for her.

I created this poem to give myself a small challenge as most of my poems are usually dark and touch on taboo subjects. I wanted to create something beautifully light and to the point, which I feel I have done with this specific poem.

An acrostic poem created using each letter of the phrase "Happy Birthday"

I have only known her for two years, but she has become the best friend I have ever had. We are so lucky to have found each other, and I cherish our friendship.

I wrote this poem to convey my love, affection, and care to a close friend on her birthday.

It's a birthday poem for a true friend. I had a crush on him for 2 years, so I want him to know how sweet he is and how he is really a true friend of mine.

This poem is for a very close friend of mine. We share a great rapport.

My poem is one that celebrates a milestone birthday of a very dear friend who does not like to draw attention to himself nor does he like surprises. However, once in the midst of friends and family, he accepted birthday wishes and enjoyed the personal attention.

I once missed my cousin Julie's birthday. It wasn't until the last minute I remembered, but the only card I had didn't have a verse, so I had to write my own. She loved it.

This a poem for a beloved friend who has been more than nice to colleagues and acquaintances. This is a poem mainly for his or her birthday wishing him prosperous years to come in a valiant and laudable way as possible.

Happy birthday poem for a young friend who is growing up. It's about growth and maturity and the lessons you learn as you grow as well as challenges growing up brings and the new freedoms.

This poem was written by an eight-year-old girl for her friend's birthday card!