For Chrys and Dave, on their birthday.

Roughly eighteen million people have a birthday on today,

But I’m only going to concentrate on two.

Both these people mean a lot to me, each in their own cool way;

I can only hope they mean the same to you.

Ms Chrys Stevenson is not afraid to tell things like they are;

She’s articulate and fun and kind and smart.

Anyone can have a go at Goddy bullies from afar,

But she’s made critical analysis an art.

Now Dave the Happy Singer has a suffix of “dot com”

He attacks blind ignorance from many angles;

He’s a skilled and funny orator, no matter where you’re from,

But what’s more, he’s got a coat with pretty spangles.

Happy birthday, lovely webby mates! You make the world a blast,

Whether podcasting or singing or in text;

May this day of yours be grand; I hope it’s nowhere near the last;

And I hope to be your friend until the next.