October 29th I wrote on his birthday last year

But now I can't believe what I've been told and what I hear

That he was born the 30th, and though this may sound strange

The nurse wrote the wrong date and then refused to make the change



For twenty seven years he served as Foreign Diplomat

And South Korea is his home and where he hangs his hat

He met her and in six weeks' time, she would become his wife

They've been married forty-one years, and she's love of his life



Jake's traveled 55 countries and all the 50 states

He checked with Genealogy, and his bloodline relates

 His DNA report revealed his ancestry was key

For 18 nationalities, including Cherokee 



And he is 69, and many times he's cheated death

But he's got more to do before he draws that dying breath

I find him fascinating, 24 times almost died

From accidents to Covid and his wife right by his side



I've come to the conclusion Jake, that they're not all bad signs

Perhaps you got your nine lives from your DNA blood lines

You must be like a cat and always land back on your feet

But to be safe, look both ways when you start to cross the street 



So, Happy Birthday Jake, you must have an extended prime

So, we all hope that you are with us for a long long time