Samples of Sheryl Seltser's Writing
Let me tell you about a story about a gal named
Phil
Who found Gerry in Virginia doing navel drills
And then one day they tied the knot
And Phyllis said to Gerry, “Like it or not.”
“Marriage, that is
From this day forward
You’ll do as I say”
(Sung to the tune of ‘Beverly Hillbillies’)
– Excerpt from a Musical Birthday Tribute
Perhaps you have noticed an extra candle on this cake
We have a special dedication that is necessary to make
For many, many reasons beyond our control
Special people are not here tonight – but in our hearts and souls
So we’ll honor them as one – as we let our memories flow
And we’ll feel their presence anyway – as we set the candle
aglow
– Excerpt from Candle Lighting Ceremony (Memory Candle)
When the date was set for August 5, 2006, for this birthday party to
be
I was wondering whether to toast or roast, that decision you will
clearly
see
I began putting my thoughts together and came up with this shtick
In honor of this 40th birthday celebration for Rick