Happy Birthday poems have been around for a long time. When it is time to celebrate someone's arrival to this earth, it is common to celebrate the anniversary of their birthday and give a private card or poem to the person along with a gift. Sample poems can be found in cards either online or by paper in retail stores. Happy Birthday poems come in a variety of styles including sentimental, funny,
. sarcastic or sincere. If a person is buying a birthday card or creating a birthday poem, they should keep in mind their relationship and the personality and culture of the person receiving the Happy Birthday poem.Whether a person decides to write their own personal Happy Birthday poem or send one already made, it is always enjoyable to pick out or create a poem for someone else. A good place to start looking for poems online can be found at http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/birthday/. An example of a poem from this site written by someone that is not able to be with their loved one on their birthday starts like this: " Happy Birthday, wish you were here, Happy Birthday, wish I was there, Happy Birthday, my dear, Happy Birthday, I say with care. Happy Birthday My Love. Happy Birthday, wish I could give you a kiss, Happy Birthday, wish I could give you a hug, Happy Birthday, if only you, I didn't have to miss, Happy Birthday, I wish I could hold you all snug. Happy Birthday My Love." It is continued but the sentiment can already be understood.Here is a funny Happy Birthday Poem: " Happy Birthday to you. You belong in a zoo. You look like a monkey, and you smell like one too." There are some really funny e-card birthday cards with birthday poems at: http://www.myfuncards.com/dl/index.jhtml?utm_source=control&partner=ZUxdm596&theme=birthday. The cards are free but a download is required.More reference links: http://www.myfuncards.com/dl/index.jhtml?utm_source=control&partner=ZUxdm596&theme=birthday http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/birthday/