A Special Celebration (I.P.) - (edited)

The sky is rather grey

but that's nothing new.

The sun is in our hearts

and we don't feel blue.

We are looking forward

to a bit of a do.

A special celebration

as a way of thank you

Our grandfather is

ninety-nine years old.

Though not yet hundred

he is on the threshold.

We have put up buntings

and 99 red balloons;

cooked his chosen biscuits,

coconut macaroons.

With his false teeth

they are difficult to eat

but for the old codger

they represent a treat.

It cannot be denied

that he has a sweet tooth,

he'll never tire of caramel

and that's the gospel truth.

We have made little cakes,

each with a cherry on top;

he'll devour every crumb,

no one can make him stop.

© Luigi Pagano 2023

 for this week's Inspiration Point write something that includes a colour, a song, and a fruit or vegetable.