Poems written by Peter Gibbs over 60 years, inspired by romance, travel, the beauty of nature, emotions and family and friends - peterspoetry.co.uk
Nige's 70th Birthday
Friend Nigel loves his walkies
With his all-weather gear
In waterproofs and gaiters
He has no storm to fear
He’ll leap up every incline
Just like a mountain goat
He’s even got a Tilley hat
That’s guaranteed to float
But he’s not just a walker
He is a veteran scribe
Searching out great stories
Wherever they might hide
When just a young reporter
He was the blasted Heath
Scooping all his rivals
Who praised through gritted teeth
Then he turned to PR
And Aspro cured all ills
They soared up in the ratings
Thanks to Nigel’s skills
While he built his business
He still found time to roam
Yet always put his family first
As long as he was home
He is a caring husband
An ever-generous friend
Even though his love of Risk
Can drive some round the bend
He likes a game of Rummy
And doesn’t mind to lose
Even when he’s playing
A Pete the worse for booze
There is no mate I’d rather have
To share this country fair
At 70 he’s doing fine
A pity ‘bout the hair.