What to Write in a Birthday Card

Every year, my family and friends shower me with gifts and beautiful birthday cards. The warm birthday wishes and messages expressed in those cards make my heart melt. Birthdays are excellent occasions to express love and affection to people close to our heart. But do we ever ponder upon what exactly to write in the card? Conveying true feelings can be tough for some. So why don't we make it a bit easy for those who sometimes wonder what to write inside a birthday card, with these birthday card quotes, sayings, and poems.

Birthday Card Quotes

Out of all the birthday gift ideas people choose from, birthday cards top the list. Birthday wishes are a doorway to let someone know how much you care for them. You can also add some funny birthday messages for your family and friends. Here are some birthday quotes that will nudge your gray cells and eliminate all your queries.

Use your health, even to the point of wearing it out. That is what it is for. Spend all you have before you die; do not outlive yourself. ~ Bernard Shaw

Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. ~ John Lennon

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year. The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. ~ Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of 'you' to the world. ~ Anonymous

Middle age is having a choice between two temptations and choosing the one that'll get you home earlier. ~ Dan Bennett

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age. ~ Lucille Ball

Marriage is the alliance of two people.
One of whom never remembers birthdays,
and the other never forgets them. ~ Ogden Nash

Warm Birthday Card Poems

The warm wishes from the heart to your loved ones can surely bring people together. These birthday card messages can do the trick for you. Here are some birthday card poems for your friends, family and loved ones.

Friendship is to people,
what sunshine is to flowers.
Your friendship to me,
means more than sunshine.

On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy;
I hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday be perfect for you! ~ Joanna Fuchs

How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and
height my soul can reach. ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

I love my life, because it gave me you.
I love you, because you are my life.
And better yet, you are my wife.
Happy Birthday Sweetheart! ~ Anonymous

Birthday Card Templates

Here are some birthday card templates you can used to convey your warm birthday wishes to your loved ones.

To my dearest Mom, Mom, you give me hope when my life is low. You are true and honest, God's precious gift. Happy Birthday Mom! From, your loving (daughter/son), (Your Name)

To my loving Dad, Following your footsteps is what I've always done. So walk a bit slower, as I don't want to fall down. You are my role model, and always you shall be. Today on your birthday, spend this day with me. Happy Birthday Dad!! From, your loving (daughter/son), (Your Name)

You can also make your birthday cards and add these birthday card quotes, sayings, and poems. Surprise your family and friends with birthday cards personalized in your own style. Maybe the ideas mentioned above have helped clear the confusions and you can easily come up with your own wishes for the lucky birthday boy/girl.