Adam's 14th Birthday by Steve Manick

At fourteen years old Adam’s quite a young man,
With thoughts of his future and starting to plan.

A middle school grad, he’s done more than just pass,
Respected by teachers and all of his class.

He’s big and he’s handsome, and smart as a whip,
And taller than Mom, plus he has quite a grip.

He had his Bar Mitzvah, he made us so proud,
With confidence standing in front of a crowd.

Intelligent questions that don’t seem to end,
He wants to keep up with each gadget and trend.

He knows high-tech toys and he’s got all the apps,
Inventing new things that are salvaged from scraps.

A robotic camp made him quite a constructor,
He knew more bout ‘lectronics than did his instructor.

His signature look is his hair tossed about,
But girls will soon change that beyond any doubt.

He likes taking pictures and has the best gear,
From Yosemite’s snow to Santa Monica Pier.

His long hikes with Dad give them time to relate,
And Mom will encourage, and tell him he’s great.

He teases his sister, they pass ‘round the blame,
Then sits down to teach her to win at a game.

He’s taught us so much in the last fourteen years,
We love Adam dearly, to that we say “cheers.”