25 Funny Birthday Poems

by Catherine Pulsifer, updated August 2, 2024


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Table of Contents

• Over the Hill and Aging

A light-hearted take on growing older, embracing the humor in aging.


• Light-Hearted Wishes

Cheerful and fun birthday wishes to brighten anyone's special day.


• Funny Birthday Poems by Age

Funny birthday poems for specific ages


• Humorous Reflections on Aging

Reflecting on the passage of time with a good dose of humor.


• Creative and Playful

Whimsical and creative poems to add a playful touch to birthdays.


• Nostalgia and Memories

Poems that bring back memories and reflect on past birthdays with a smile.


• Short Birthday Poems To Bring A Smile

Quick, amusing poems that are sure to make anyone grin on their birthday.


• Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions our readers have asked.

Over the Hill and Aging

A light-hearted take on growing older, embracing the humor in aging.

1. Over The Hill
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   They say you are over the hill
   That you have been through the mill
   The age you are is a number that's high
   But don't you sit down and cry.
   
   Life is too short as you well know
   There is nothing you can do to make it slow
   So live up this day and let the celebrations start
   We love you even if you are an old fart!




2. Age May Come But ...
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Oh aging, you sly old thief,
   Stealing hair and causing grief.
   But hey, let's not be dour,
   Time's flowing, no stopping that power.
   
   So grab those wrinkles with delight,
   And dance 'til morning, own the night!
   For laughter's the best trick up our sleeve -
   Age may come, but joy won't leave!




3. Another Year Older
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Roses are red, violets are blue,
   Another year older, but that's nothing new.
   Your smile's as bright as the summer sun,
   Your jokes make me giggle, oh what fun!
   
   You're aging like fine wine, my dear friend,
   Grey hairs and wrinkles, it's a trend.
   So embrace this day with laughter and cheer,
   And let's celebrate you getting older this year!




4. Roses Are Red
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Roses are red,
   Violets are blue
   Another year older
   That is you.
   
   At your age
   Make sure you stop
   And smell the roses
   Before you drop.
   
   And put on your glasses
   So you can see
   The blue in the violets
   Are as pretty as can be.
   
   All joking aside,
   I wish you a happy day
   Next year we will
   Forget it is your birthday!


Related: Funny Birthday Poems About Old Age




Light-Hearted Wishes

Cheerful and fun birthday wishes to brighten anyone's special day.


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5. A Poem, A Verse, A Rhyme, Or Two
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   A poem, a verse, a rhyme, or two
   I was going to write just for you
   But then I thought what do I want to say
   And just wrote Happy Birthday!
   
   No sense going on and on
   Reminding you the years have all gone
   I just keep coming back
   Today's your birthday, that's a fact.
   
   And as I thought of years gone by
   My pen just started to fly
   Wow! That is a lot of years
   Thinking of laughter and some tears.
   
   So now, look what I have done
   I have written too much but it was fun
   So I will end with one last thought
   Birthdays are free they can't be bought.




6. Celebrate
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   They say that birthdays stop with age
   Whoever said that should be put in a cage
   The years fly by and before we know
   The wrinkles come and they show.
   
   But some things are out of our control
   So forget the birthday and focus on your goal
   Life is too short to regret
   Or waste our time and sit and fret.
   
   Celebrate your birthday this day
   Be happy in every way
   Don't let age get to you
   Celebrate in every way!







7. Another Birthday
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Another birthday has come around,
   No, you can't turn around.
   You count the years backward
   We know your age, we have the records.
   
   Maybe you should add 10 years to your age
   People would then say you look great at this stage.
   But really who cares how old you are
   Just tell them you're a classic, like a good old car.
   
   You're worth more now because of your experience
   Tell others not to make judgments on your appearance.
   You are older but wiser, you're like a good wine
   You know what you want and that is just fine!




8. Age Is Just A Number
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   Another birthday, it seems too soon,
   Time flies like a zealous loon.
   Just yesterday I was eighteen, spry and free,
   Now I struggle to climb one single tree.
   
   Gray hairs appear like dandelion fluff,
   Wrinkles pop up with an audacious bluff.
   But hey, who needs to feel dismayed?
   Age is just a number, I will not be swayed!




9. A Birthday Treat
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   For your birthday, I've got a treat,
   That's gluten-free and oh so sweet.
   Zero calories, so no need to fret,
   This gift is the best you'll ever get.
   
   It's absolutely delightful, I must say,
   A present that won't make you weigh.
   So enjoy this special, guilt-free delight,
   Happy birthday, my friend, have a bite!


Related: Birthday Poems




Funny Birthday Poems by Age

Funny birthday poems for specific ages

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• Funny 21st Birthday Poems



• Funny 25th Birthday Poems



• Funny 30th Birthday Poems



• Funny 40th Birthday Poems



• Funny 50th Birthday Poems



• Funny 55th Birthday Poems



• Funny 60th Birthday Poems



• Funny 65th Birthday Poems



• Funny 70th Birthday Poems



• Funny 75th Birthday Poems



• Funny 80th Birthday Poems



• Funny Poems For 90th Birthday





Humorous Reflections on Aging

Reflecting on the passage of time with a good dose of humor.


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10. Your Age
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    This is the day you were born
    Hope you don't feel forlorn
    Even though you are older now
    We think you should take a bow.
    
    The years have passed so fast
    Your younger years are in the past
    But don't fret about your age
    And don't wish the years back to teenage
    
    You may be slower and not as quick
    Your age may make you feel sick
    You can feel wrinkled and old
    But we think you are worth more than gold!




11. How Many Years
    Poet: Julia C. R. Dorr
    
    My birthday! "How many years ago?
    Twenty or thirty?" Don't ask me!
    "Forty or fifty?" How can I tell?
    I do not remember my birth, you see!
    
    I know I am here, but when I came
    Let someone wiser than I am tell!
    Did this sweet flower you plucked for me
    Know when its bud began to swell?
    
    How old am I? You ought to know
    Without any telling of mine, my dear!
    For when I came to this happy earth
    Were you not waiting for me here?
    
    But - how old am I? You must tell.
    Just as old as I seem to you!
    Nor shall I a day older be
    While life remaineth and love is true!




12. Look Ahead
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Oh, the day is here
    But don't you fear
    Another year has passed you by
    Please laugh, don't you cry.
    
    Be happy you made it another year
    And remember many think you're a dear
    Time continues to march on
    Not all is lost, not all is gone!
    
    Look at the experience you have gained
    Even though with your age you're in pain
    No sense in looking back
    Look ahead and stay on track!




13. The Facts
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    I look at you and all the facts
    I can't believe your age and how you act.
    The number might suggest your old
    That you should be shriveled and full of mold.
    
    But, hey look at you
    You're young in all you do
    The number doesn't mean a thing
    As long as you can still sing.
    
    So may this little rhyme and verse
    Be one that you don't curse.
    Smile and be happy today
    Remember, it's your birthday!






14. Be Happy
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    These days you have more naps
    You remind us of our little cat
    You nod off when watching TV
    We know it is not 'cause you are lazy.
    
    The years are creeping along too fast
    Hard to imagine your youth in the past
    But who cares about age these days?
    Just be happy in every way.
    
    A Happy Birthday we wish for you
    You're getting older that is true
    But we love you more each day
    Even if you are going gray!




15. Not To Worry
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Birthdays come once a year
    But you may wish they would disappear.
    But not to worry about birthday blues
    You are not old enough for them to hit you.
    
    I don't want to hear you complain or whine,
    Just be happy you get to go out and dine.
    A birthday is a celebration of you
    We won't mention your age unless you do!


Related: Funny Poems About Aging




Creative and Playful

Whimsical and creative poems to add a playful touch to birthdays.


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16. For The Birds
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Birthdays are sometimes hard to observe
    Many people think they are for the birds.
    Well, when I look at your age
    I can see why you are at that stage.
    
    Where did the years go
    Another birthday, oh no
    It only seemed like yesterday
    We celebrated your birthday.
    
    Oh who cares about age
    Don't let it discourage
    Be happy and just say
    It is just another day!




17. Make Me Smile From Ear To Ear
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    On this joyous day I'll share something to make you cheer
    At our tender age, love's power is quite clear
    Our bond will never falter, it stands so grand and tall
    Our love grows with every passing year like a magical waterfall.
    
    So on this birthday let me tell you loud and clear
    My love just keeps on growing with each new year
    You make me smile from ear to ear
    Forever more, greater love we shall share!


Related: Poems On Aging




Nostalgia and Memories

Poems that bring back memories and reflect on past birthdays with a smile.


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18. Time To Slow
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    If only I could get time to slow my age,
    No one would know the wrinkles on my face.
    I could go back to that youthful stage,
    Instead of making friends with age’s grace.
    
    All I need is to take a break,
    From all this aging that I hate.
    Cuz instead of getting softer with age,
    I'd just stay young until a ripe old age!




19. Today Marks Another Year
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Today marks another year
    Don't let age give you fear
    Let your smilin' face show
    That you still have that glow.
    
    The stages of life happen so fast
    Youth was yesterday but now has past
    Then mid-life comes along
    Life is good, you sing a song
    
    But the years continue to tick on by
    You won't say how old, you just lie
    How old are you we say
    Not a year older than yesterday?






20. Another Year
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Another year, another birthday
    Oh, how time does slip away.
    
    It is like one wrinkle and then there are two
    Every day now there is one that is new
    
    The candles on your cake seem so bright
    The whole house is full of light.
    
    Life seems to be passing by
    You sometimes say with a sigh
    
    But celebrate this day today
    And be happy in every way.
    
    Be thankful for this birthday
    The option is not one I want to say
    
    Enjoy your life no matter the wrinkles
    Spread sunshine with lots of sprinkles.


Related: Funny Quotes About Getting Older




Short Birthday Poems To Bring A Smile

Quick, amusing poems that are sure to make anyone grin on their birthday.


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21. Birthdays By The Year
    Poet: Unknown
    
    We count our birthdays by the years,
    And with each one we add,
    We count them short, if they've brought joy,
    And long, if they've been sad,
    But count them the way we will,
    For all hold joys and tears,
    May we continue to see the ticking of the years!




22. Bright
    by Theodore Higgingsworth
    
    Why did we get sunglasses for you?
    Well, we know what is true.
    When the candles on your cake are lit
    It will be bright we will admit.






23. Repeat
    Poet: Unknown
    
    Gather a handful of roses,
    Some sunbeams, a rainbow or two,
    A couple of stars to wish on
    To bring you all your special dreams true,
    Tie them with ribbons of memories,
    The kind that are lovely and sweet,
    And have the kind of birthday
    You'd love to repeat and repeat!




24. The Age
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Your birthday, the age you have reached
    Could make us all stop and screech
    But instead, we thought we would just sing
    Forget your age and the feeling
    That older and wiser you now appear
    But we still think of you as a dear!




25. Another Year Older
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Another year older, another birthday done,
    Closer to the grave, but let's have some fun.
    One more candle on the cake, one less breath in my chest
    But I'll still celebrate, 'cause life's a jest.
    Too many birthdays could mean I'm near the end,
    But for now, I'll dance and sing, my aging I'll amend.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to questions our readers have asked.

- Birthday Cards: Write or print the poem inside a birthday card to give a personalized touch.
- Speeches: Incorporate the poem into a birthday speech or toast at a party to add humor and charm.
- Messages: Send the poem via text message or email to brighten the birthday person's day.

- Add Their Name: Replace generic references with the birthday person's name.
- Include Personal Details: Mention specific interests, hobbies, or funny memories that relate to the person.
- Adjust the Tone: Modify the language or tone to match the birthday person's sense of humor, whether it's playful, sarcastic, or affectionate.
- Use Inside Jokes: Incorporate shared jokes or experiences that only you and the birthday person would understand.

- Recipient's Personality: Consider the birthday person's sense of humor. Do they prefer gentle, playful jokes or more sarcastic, edgy humor?
- Relationship: Think about your relationship with the recipient. A poem for a close friend or family member might be different from one for a colleague or acquaintance.
- Tone of the Celebration: Match the poem to the event's atmosphere. A casual gathering might call for a light-hearted poem, while a more formal event might suit a clever, witty verse.
- Age Appropriateness: Ensure the humor is suitable for the recipient's age, especially if the poem will be shared in a mixed-age group.