A poem about: My 80th birthday poem. I was born in…

My 80th birthday poem. I was born in Walker Dunbar, Clifon in 1945. My parents were Bill and Betty. We lived in Lansdown Road near the zoo. Always playing on the nearby Clifton Downs. Head chorister in Christchurch choir. Attended Christchurch school and met frioends for life. Passed 11 plus and went to Bedminster Down School. Truancy! Went to work as a traineee at Fry's chocolate factory. Worked in Cost office. Played football and cricket. Sciored lots of goals. Scored a century at football. Drummer in The Silhouettes. Migraine and drums don't mix. Passed exams in accountancy and marketing. Father to 4 children. 17 grandchildren. 2 great-grandchildren. Ran a newsagency in Fishponds. Was churchwarden at St Mary's. Worked at Parnalls as Publicity Manager. Commerciasl Director at Forest Green Rovers football club. Winning the FA Vase at Wembley Stadium. Commercial manager at Swindon Town, Bristol Rovers, Exeter City. Married Mo at Exeter in 1999. 25 years with Mo at Bristol City selling 1.5 million draw tickets. Worked as Traffic warden moving up to manager of 100 wardens. Pets aplenty, cats, tortoises, geckos and budgies. Winning Oesophageal cancer battle in 2008 with fantastic support from Mo and my family. Being retired on medical grounds. Family weddings in Sorrento and Las Vegas. Setting and presenting quizzes as The Inquizitors with Rob and Mo. Making thousands of pounds for charities. Running Acts About Town entertainments agency. Lived in Longwell Green, Kingswood, Whitchurch, Olveston and now Severn Beach. Tending chickens and lambs. Absent friends. Being a trustee for Moments charity group. Still making happy memories. Thank you for making this day a memorable one.

**Mighty years have passed, with tales to unfold,**

**Youthful moments in Walker Dunbar, a joy to behold.**

**Eight decades of life, each moment vivid and bright,**

**In Clifton Downs, playing till dusk turned to night.**

**Gifted head chorister at Christchurch, songs to inspire,**

**Hearts bonded in friendship, with dreams reaching higher.**

**Traveling paths, from Bedminster Down to the factory,**

**Years rolling by with chocolate dreams, sweet and secondary.**

**Bristol's fields echoed with the sounds of goals scored,**

**In the rhythm of life, a drummer's heartbeat roared.**

**Rotations of careers, from accounts to football's storm,**

**Teaching children and grandchildren, love in every form.**

**Hopes and triumphs shared with dear Mo through the years,**

**Delighting at Wembley, crowds cheering with cheers.**

**A champion of life, battling cancer with grace,**

**Yet with Mo and family, no challenge you'd face.**

**Quiet evenings, chickens clucking, winds from the beach,**

**Unearthing joy in Memories—always within reach.**

**Inquizitors with Rob and Mo, quizzes bright with delight,**

**Sowing seeds for charity, bringing smiles, day and night.**

**Travels to Sorrento, Las Vegas, dreams free to roam,**

**Every birthday a testament: love is our true home.**

**Time's gentle passage, a trustee of Moments to be,**

**Years filled with memories, happy and free.**

**Truly blessed by those present and those who've passed on,**

**Honoring absent friends and the light they've shone.**

**Ever grateful for a life so wonderfully spun.**

**May this day be cherished, your 80th one.**

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**Mighty years have passed, with tales to unfold,** **Youthful moments in Walker Dunbar, a joy to behold.** **Eight decades of life, each moment vivid and bright,** **In Clifton Downs, playing till dusk turned to night.** **Gifted head chorister at Christchurch, songs to inspire,** **Hearts bonded in friendship, with dreams reaching higher.** **Traveling paths, from Bedminster Down to the factory,** **Years rolling by with chocolate dreams, sweet and secondary.** **Bristol's fields echoed with the sounds of goals scored,** **In the rhythm of life, a drummer's heartbeat roared.** **Rotations of careers, from accounts to football's storm,** **Teaching children and grandchildren, love in every form.** **Hopes and triumphs shared with dear Mo through the years,** **Delighting at Wembley, crowds cheering with cheers.** **A champion of life, battling cancer with grace,** **Yet with Mo and family, no challenge you'd face.** **Quiet evenings, chickens clucking, winds from the beach,** **Unearthing joy in Memories—always within reach.** **Inquizitors with Rob and Mo, quizzes bright with delight,** **Sowing seeds for charity, bringing smiles, day and night.** **Travels to Sorrento, Las Vegas, dreams free to roam,** **Every birthday a testament: love is our true home.** **Time's gentle passage, a trustee of Moments to be,** **Years filled with memories, happy and free.** **Truly blessed by those present and those who've passed on,** **Honoring absent friends and the light they've shone.** **Ever grateful for a life so wonderfully spun.** **May this day be cherished, your 80th one.**