Time flies and wonders never cease So here's the latest news release Big brother David turns seventy in a while Good reason to broaden that smile!
He joined the Saville family back in 1941 At a time when World War II was still going on When Daddy served in the British Air Force And Mammy was running the shop of course
A head of blond hair his claim to fame So "Geller Keppel" became his nick-name Early years in Ayresome Park, fun around And we lived not far from the football ground
Ardent stamp collecting was his passion Penny blacks those days were all the fashion Cricket was a favourite sport Chess came later, so I thought
Loved the camps when he was at BA (Bnei Akiva) Came home black - but enjoyed each day! Jewish Youth Study Groups he began Later making the reunion in Bar Ilan
Carmel College followed Linthorpe School He proved that he was no ones fool Studied hard, top marks as well Earned him a place to study law at UCL (University College London)
Stayed with Shers at 3 Elm Close Then shared his digs with friends he chose Soon after this he made aliya As a fully fledged solicitor
Phenomenal memory for things in the past Have you stopped writing up your dreams at long last? Telegrams at simchas, letters from the Queen Worldwide connections like you've never seen!
One of his pastimes is making family trees Or rocking a grandchild to sleep on his knees Always ready to help heal the sick Sharing his stories helps do the trick
The Presidents Prize- we shouldn't neglect His voluntary work continues to perfect So many lawyers he's already passed through I bet he's even forgotten who's who!
Great life in Israel right up to today From Ottoman law and Hebrew BA Set up his practice and a warm Jewish home With loving wife Myriam like whom there is none
Lots of children and grandchildren too Saba and Grandmaman raised quite a few Living close by so that when they need help All they need do is to give a loud yelp
A person who's 70 is at a special age Pirkei Avot calls this becoming a sage Michael's already there, I'm next in line Still in my 60's and I'm doing fine
What we all wish you is lots of happiness Good health, good luck is what all bless Together with Myriam enjoy lots more years May we always share in such happy affairs
Happy Birthday we wish you dear Uncle and Bro (brother) Looking forward to see your family grow To finish we must quote this Israeli theme: She'tichye ad me'ah ve'esrim Ruth Posner