Stefan and Natalie verse for Bruno's 80th birthday.

Elephant, jellophant, the octognarian
Even on your birthday you're giving stuff away.
Caretaker of Wanda, progenitor of baaa
Have your just desserts, this evening on you pi-day.

Mozartball Schmozartcrawl, Global concrertizers
At lectures, performances, you're quick to snooze,
But after you snore, and it all appears a bore,
You always have comments, despite lack of a muse

Potato, potahto, the two-finger typer
After late-night socializing while Wanda sleeps in,
You're up at 4, to write some more,
Then the crosswords boggle your brain from start to fin.

Marzipan, fartsupon, bibliphilic Bru
Please excuse our double-dactyl, try not to fuss,
Penned at Ghirardelli by Stefan and Natalie,
To the Grandpa of ethno and of us.

Poppyseed, octopede, obsessive mail checker,
Founder and lifetime member of the Clean Plate Club,
Mess with Heavy Nettl, he will test you mettle,
Hats of on your eightieth and enjoy all the grub.