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Birthday Boy (150 Words)

Throughout the years, Henry remembered his buddies birthdays.

For his dude Abe, who was a headwear enthusiast, he purchased a top hat.

He surprised Pablo with a meal at the finest cafe in Montmartre.

Norma Jeane, he showed up on the set with a bouquet of roses and encouraging words.

For young friend Elvis, he chose a C.F. Martin guitar.

A large teddy bear wearing a shirt that read Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? went to Liz.

For Kareem -- Lew back then, he put together a party, which UCLA teammates were invited.

Henry's friends these days?

No, they couldn't be bothered to remember his birthday,

For their heads were too far up their...

Growling low in his throat,

Henry drank from the crazy straw attached to a clear bag,

Containing a slightly thick red substance.

One would think turning the big 2-0-0,

Would be worthy of organizing a celebration.