To Joe on his 40th Birthday

There once was a guy named Joe Plourde
Who's golf swing set him apart from the herd
But just one glass of Jack
And he loses the knack
Though he still plays on undeterred

Now Lucky Nuts, aka Joe
Likes to gamble and always wins dough
If he wins enough yet
He might get that Corvette
A vintage one yet don't you know!

This Joe doesn't like to be home
Through outlets he likes to comb
Or be out on a boat
Though Joe you should note
Here's a reason for you not to roam

Andrew and Ellie and Ann
And surely the rest of your clan
Just want to say
Have a Happy Birthday
You're loved even as an old man

Yes your fortieth birthday is here
And your youth is behind you I fear
But keep laughing and lying
Then we'll know you are trying
To enjoy life year after year