A prickly and wise Huckleberry br likes his Scotch so much better than Sherry. br He is still full of tricks br at a young seventy-six br Happy Birthday, my ancient friend Jerry. br br As your poems show all of us clearly br you can stray into nomansland nearly, br and the wisdom of age br is on every page. br All your friends (and some foes) love you dearly. br br You could well be a mover and shaker, br but not ever a phoney or faker. br So please blow out the flames br to please all of the dames br and the overworked candlestickmaker.