Happy Birthday Poems for a Friend to Make Their Day Extra Special

Would you like to try writing a heartwarming birthday poem for a friend, but are worried you don’t have the creative abilities? Put your fear aside, because here you’ll find over 40 different birthday poems for friends. These poems work for all kinds of friends near and far and include both short and funny poems to choose from. Get inspired with tips on how to make your birthday poem nothing short of memorable.

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Heartwarming Birthday Poems for a Friend

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A day to celebrate your birth
A precious soul, from heaven to earth
With each passing year, you've blossomed
Into a beautiful person, so awesome.

Your heart is as pure as gold
And your spirit, forever bold
You spread joy wherever you go
With your warmth, you make hearts glow.

On this day, I wish for you
All the happiness, that's long overdue
May your dreams come true, my dear friend
Happy birthday, you truly deserve it in the end. ^{[1]
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Another Year
I'm wishing you another year
Of laughter, joy and fun,
Surprises, love and happiness,
And when your birthday's done,

I hope you feel deep in your heart,
As your birthdays come and go,
How very much you mean to me,
More than you can know.

Joanna Fuchs

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Every One of Your Birthdays
Every one of your birthdays
is a gift to the rest of us
who have had the pleasure
of having you in our lives
for another year.
Every one of your birthdays
brings joyful memories
of your bright smile
and your love of life.
Every one of your birthdays
reminds us of your sensitivity
and service to others,
and other delights
too numerous to name
that we are gifted with
just by knowing you.
Happy Birthday
to one in a million
May you, and we
enjoy many more.

Joanna Fuchs ^{[2]
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It’s Your Birthday Today
It’s your birthday today,
Be thankful to the Almighty,
It’s your birthday today,
Blessing upon you he will lay.

It’s your birthday today,
Another year unfolds your way,
It’s your birthday today,
Spend it in the most special way.

It’s your birthday today,
A day worth storing in your memory,
It’s your birthday today,
Let love rule your heart every single day.

It’s your birthday today,
Make friends a plenty,
It’s your birthday today,
Give smiles to many.

It’s your birthday today,
Be nothing else but happy
It’s your birthday today,
Take the sadness away.
It’s your birthday today,
People are ready to party
It’s your birthday today,
Champagnes are now ready.
Because, it’s your birthday today,
Wish all the best that life can be.

Henry Wagas
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Today’s Your Day
Today’s your day, make a wish,
Celebrate with a delicious dish
After that it's present time,
My present to you is this wonderful rhyme,
I know it's not great,
But it's all I could create,
This next word I'm going to say is very true,
I'm only saying it once, I love you.

Victoria Tran ^{[3]
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Birthday Poems for a Female Friend

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Best Birthday Ever
May this birthday be your best birthday ever,
full of light and laughter,
a fireworks explosion of joy.
May this birthday live in your memory forever,
creating happiness and satisfaction
whenever you remember it.
Happy, happy birthday!

Joanna Fuchs ^{[4]
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My Love and Care
Hey,
I just want to say,
Have a happy birthday.
I just want to share,
My love and care.
I love you so much,
I want to give you treats and such.

This feeling is true,
Oh I love you!

Sarah Crawford ^{[5]
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Birthday Wishes to a Supportive Friend
A friend like you is a gift from God,
Tough to find at home or abroad.
You were a great support and wiped away my tears,
What would I have done without you all these years.
Dear friend, on your birthday,
I send the best of wishes to make you happy in every way.
Happy Birthday Dear!
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Unforgettable Friend
Yesterday was a day to remember,
For it gave me a friend I can never forget ever.
Today, I look forward for your birthday,
And celebrate like it is an exotic holiday.
Tomorrow I see you as an important part of my life,
A gift when I think of it makes me feel extremely nice.
Have a gorgeous Birthday My Friend!
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Birthday Wishes for a Sweetheart Friend
Bought some balloons for this day,
Baked you an awesome cake,
My feelings are pure,
There is nothing fake,
Happy birthday to the sweetest friend in my life,
Without you it is tough to survive,
Have a blasting day! ^{[6]
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Birthday Poems for a Male Friend

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Congratulations to you, my old friend,
Birthday wishes to you, I send.
You look good for your age, I could say,
But you look good to me any day.

When I look in the mirror, I sigh,
'Cause I know the mirror doesn't lie.
You're aging like me, so you see
You're getting to be an old guy.

Karl Fuchs ^{[7]
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To my Best Pal
Happy birthday to my best pal dear,
You bring joy into my life year after year.
I'm grateful for the memories we've made,
And know our friendship will never fade. ^{[8]
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A Special Wish For My Buddy
Happy birthday to my dear friend,
With you I just don't need to pretend,
You know what's on my mind,
You are so genuine and kind,
I am so lucky; I have you as my friend,
Happy birthday dear friend!
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Have A Crazy Day Ahead
May you have a great start this day,
Wish you a very special birthday,
My dear friend, may you get everything today,
Make the most of your birthday,
Enjoy and have some fun,
You are a rock star, will remain the number one,
Happy birthday!
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A Rocking Day Awaits
Dear friend,
We shared all our smiles are tears,
With you there is no question or fear,
You are my best friend and will always stay,
Irrespective of situations,
Come what may,
Happy birthday!
Have an extra awesome day! ^{[9]
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Birthday Poems for a Best Friend

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Through Thick and Thin
Through thick and thin
We'll always be together;
Forever firm in sunshine
Or even in stormy weather.
For better we'll stay strong,
Never will we be in doubt;
Even for worse we'll be brave,
There's nothing to worry about.

Yes, in health and wellness
I'm yours forever faithfully;
Even in severe sickness
In you I trust eternally.

We'll enjoy the moment
In our one happy hour;
If it becomes a lonely life,
We won't fear where we are.

For richer we will share
Our harmonious home;
For poorer we'll get even closer
For love isn't gold, silver or chrome.

Our love for each other
Is growing from deep within;
Our hearts won't be broken
Through thick and thin.

Bernard F. Asuncion ^{[10]
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Happy Birthday To My BFF
Candles and cakes just for you,
Feel the magic as everything is new,
My friend my best wishes for you this day,
I just have some words to say,
Stay blessed and have an awesome day,
Wish you a very happy birthday! ^{[11]
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I Relish the Time Spent with You
With you my friend, I feel so blessed,
I know my friend you are the best,
We have had the best time of life together,
Have always been there for one another,
Happy birthday to my best friend,
Have a nice day,
Make the most of this special day! ^{[12]
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A Rocking Day Awaits
Dear friend,
We shared all our smiles are tears,
With you there is no question or fear,
You are my best friend and will always stay,
Irrespective of situations,
Come what may,
Happy birthday!
Have an extra awesome day!
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You are Special!
You are the best person I have ever known,
Thanks my friend for being in my life,
Without you I really would not survive,
Happy birthday to you my dear,
Stay blessed and spread the cheer,
Happy birthday!
Have a nice day! ^{[13]
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Birthday Poems for a Long-Distance Friend

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I miss you on your birthday,
Not only for your smile,
But for the piece of me that's gone,
Left within your care.
I'm in an empty hallway
And have been for awhile,
Gazing inwardly towards home,
Neither here nor there.

How quickly we've turned distant!
The months pass by like years.
How could friends so inseparable
So soon seem so apart!

How imprecise the instant
Held hostage by my tears!
Though Time may seem insatiable,
I have you in my heart. ^{[14]
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Though miles apart, you’re close at heart,
Distance can’t keep our friendship apart.
On your birthday, I send my love,
Wishing you blessings from above.
Happy Birthday, my faraway friend,
Our bond is one that’ll never end. ^{[15]
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Funny Birthday Poems for a Friend

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Another Birthday, Another Wrinkle
Another birthday, another wrinkle,
But fret not my friend, you still twinkle.
Age may bring lines, but it also brings grace,
And you, my dear, have it in abundance, no trace.

Sure, we may need glasses to read,
And we can't party all night like we used to, indeed.
But with every year that passes, we gain more sass,
So let's embrace our wrinkles and raise a glass.

Another year older, but still young at heart,
We'll dance and laugh like we did from the start.
So here's to you, my aging friend,
Happy birthday, may our wrinkles never end.
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Happy Birthday, You Old Geezer!
It's your birthday, my dear old friend,
Another year, time sure does bend!
We've shared laughter, adventures, and more,
Together, we've been through life's door.

Don't worry about the gray in your hair,
Or the wrinkles that seem to appear.
You're a year wiser, full of zest,
That's what matters, above the rest!

Let's celebrate your special day,
With a toast and a hip-hip-hooray!
We'll party until the sun comes up,
Filling your day with love and luck! ^{[16]
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Age and Laughter
Happy birthday, you’re not getting old,
Stay in the game, it’s not time to fold.
Wrinkles and grey hair, are just a new look,
Countless experiences, you should write in a book.

A birthday is seldom, a serious occasion,
Try not to take it, like the d-day invasion.
Laughter and jokes are within sight,
Stock up on both, all through the night.

Martin Dejnicki
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Young at Heart
Happy birthday young at heart,
So many decades, where to start?
With energy, like that pink bunny,
You make us look lazy, that’s not funny!

Never-ending old school ways,
Filled with stories, to Amaze!
Listening has been lost with age,
You belong on the theatre stage.

If you manage to forget,
we’ll remind you, don’t you fret.
Happy birthday young at heart,
Smile with joy, you old fart.

Martin Dejnicki ^{[17]
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Short Birthday Poems for a Friend

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On your birthday every year,I thank the stars you were born.For without you in my life,My love would be forlorn.As each year brings new tests,I know how glad I feel,That you're with me every day,Making my life more real.Kevin Nishmas
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Perfect Birthday
On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;
I hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday will be perfect for you!

Joanna Fuchs ^{[18]
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Forever Friends
Friendship like ours is truly rare,
A bond so strong, a connection we share.
On your birthday, I want you to know,
I'll always be here, wherever you go.
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Celebrating You
Today is a day to celebrate you, my dear,
For all the happiness, you bring every year.
I'm grateful for your laughter and your smiles,
Happy birthday, let's celebrate in style! ^{[19]
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Birthday Poems for a Missed Birthday

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Happy Belated Birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday, my dear!
I hope it was happy and full of cheer,
God bless you, my friend;
And lots of happiness to you I do send.
I hope your birthday was happy,
With smiles and giggles sunny,
The best of wishes I wish for you;
For a friend loyal and true!

“Marian”
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Belated Birthday Haiku
My lovely dear friend
Responsive, compassionate
Warm wishes to you!

Patricia Kennedy ^{[20]
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Sorry for the late birthday wishes
See I could not wish you,
And I am so sorry for that,
I know you waited for me,
And you really felt bad,
But, dear I was also stuck somewhere,
So I could not come,
Anyways,
Wish you a belated happy birthday,
Hope you had a nice day!
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Missed the date I know
Missed the date and I know for sure
That you will not leave me dear
But I did not do that purposely
I genuinely forgot this day
Here I am wishing you with all my say
Dear I am sorry as I wish you a belated happy birthday!
Hope you had an amazing day!
Happy birthday! ^{[21]
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Inspirational & Religious Birthday Poems for a Friend

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As another year dawns upon your life,With joy and love, I pen these lines.A Christian birthday poem, heartfelt and true,To celebrate the blessings God has bestowed on you.Each birthday is a gentle reminder,Of the grace and mercy God extends forever.For in His divine plan, you were destined to be,A brilliant light, shining for all to see.C. A. Lynch
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His Divine Presence
As we celebrate your birthday today, another year of life,
Let's remember our purpose, to shine with love so bright.
To spread God's word, His love and his tender care,
For in His divine presence, we find solace and repair.

Happy birthday, dear friend, may your faith grow strong,
May you continue to journey, knowing you belong.
To a greater purpose, with blessings yet untold,
In the arms of our Father, where eternal life unfolds.

C. A. Lynch ^{[22]
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A Special Day
On this special day, we celebrate with cheer,
A birthday, a blessing, a day that's so dear.
In the light of life, your journey unfolds,
With faith as your guide, as your story is told.

May you find peace in each passing year,
And love from above, forever near.
With every sunrise, a new chapter begins,
In this beautiful journey, may you have peace within.

As you blow out the candles, make a wish, it's true,
May God's grace and love always shine on you.
For your faith and spirit, we truly admire,
Happy birthday, dear one, to us you inspire.

Catherine Pulsifer
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With Love And Blessings
On this day, we celebrate with joy so true,
God's precious gift, that's truly you.
In our lives, a blessing you've become,
A radiant light, like the morning sun.

So we celebrate on this special day,
With love and blessings, we truly say:
You're a gift from God, forever true,
Happy birthday, and God bless you!

Catherine Pulsifer ^{[23]
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Birthday Poems for a Friend’s Special Day

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Infinite Friendship
Side by side, we've walked through life
Through all the struggles and the strife
But through it all, our bond stays strong
A friendship that will last lifelong

On this special day, I want to say
How much you mean to me, in every way
You're a blessing, a treasure to hold
A friend like you, worth more than gold

Together we've laughed, cried and shared
Memories that'll forever be cherished and compared
So here's to many more birthdays together
My dear friend, you'll be cherished forever. ^{[24]
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A Wish for My Best Friend on Their Special Day
Best friend, it's your birthday today
I cannot help but smile and say
You're my rock, my confidant
On you, I can always count.
You're my partner in crime, my shoulder to lean on
Together, we've laughed and weathered many storms
With you by my side, I feel so blessed
For our friendship, I am forever impressed.
On your special day, my wish for you
Is a lifetime of happiness and dreams come true
May your birthday be as wonderful as you are
My dear friend, you shine like a star. ^{[25]
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A Friendship to Cherish
On your special day, I want to say,
How much you mean to me, in every way.
A friend like you is rare to find,
With a heart so pure and a soul so kind.
Through laughter and tears, you've been there,
A constant presence, always to share.
Life's moments, big and small,
With you by my side, I've conquered them all.
As you blow out the candles, make a wish come true,
May your birthday be filled with joy, through and through.
I'm grateful for our friendship, a bond so strong,
Together, we'll make memories, all life long. ^{[26]
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Birthday Poems about Maturity

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The Journey of Years
With each year, a new journey begins,
A path of growth, with losses and wins.
To my friend, on this special date,
May your journey be nothing but great.
In the book of life, a splendid chapter,
Filled with laughter, to capture thereafter.
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The Canvas of Life
The canvas of life, with colors so bright,
On your birthday, shines with light.
Each stroke, a memory, a moment dear,
In the art of living, you are a seer.
May this year add more hues,
To a life, vibrant and true. ^{[27]
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Step-by-Step Guide on Making Memorable Birthday Poems For Friends

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Decide on a poem style or format. If you’re uncomfortable writing a birthday poem, stick to a shorter format. If you’re a poetry-loving creative type, go for multiple stanzas. Will your poem rhyme all the way through or will you instead focus on the mood and feeling of words you choose? Don’t overstep here, because quality is much more important than quantity when it comes to writing a birthday poem for a friend. ^{[28]
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- It’s hard enough to know what to write in a birthday card , but you have a lot of choices when it comes to poem formats. Writer Alicia Cook notes that “there's no black and white way you must format your poem–that's really up to the creator. You could do the standard metered and rhymed poetry, haikus, or both free-form and free-verse styles, which don't need to rhyme.”
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Think about what themes are most appropriate. If your friend is celebrating a milestone birthday, focus on how important the date is. If it’s just another birthday to them, use celebratory words that make them feel special. The themes you choose can vary from writing about their favorite hobby to the type of birthday cake they plan on enjoying. Pick whatever topic you feel will make them smile when they read your poem. ^{[29]
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Personalize your birthday poem with memories and anecdotes. If you’ve been friends for a long time, talk about one special memory you both share. Choose an anecdote that speaks to what kind of person they are and what makes them such a great friend. Include memories that are appropriate and don’t have ultra-private details in them. Consider your friend’s age, personality, and preferences about sharing when including personal feelings in the poem. ^{[30]
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If you post it on social media, choose a special photo of your friend or of the two of you that fits the theme of the poem. When sending a birthday poem with a gift or in a card, think about using special stationery so it stands out. You can also create a unique keepsake by framing your birthday poem so they can hang it up at home. If you plan on reading your poem at a birthday party, make sure it’s appropriate for the birthday guy or gal, along with the invited guests. ^{[31]
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Heartwarming Birthday Poems for a Friend

Birthday Poems for a Female Friend

Birthday Poems for a Male Friend

Birthday Poems for a Best Friend

Birthday Poems for a Long-Distance Friend

Funny Birthday Poems for a Friend

Short Birthday Poems for a Friend

Birthday Poems for a Missed Birthday

Inspirational & Religious Birthday Poems for a Friend

Birthday Poems for a Friend’s Special Day

Birthday Poems about Maturity

Step-by-Step Guide on Making Memorable Birthday Poems For Friends

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