Trajectory of life can be
Abrupt, hard-line and twisty.
But having paid admission fee
You just arrived at 60!
What helped you make the journey fun?
First off - strategic vision,
Seeing it all in the long run,
Your skills to plan and to envision.
Then comes your patience and your zest
Hard-working and ambition,
With them you conquered hawkish West
And gained your recognition.
Not least comes humor, wit and style
And those few around
Who came along for quite a while;
Plus Soviet background.
Today you’ll enter new decade
Enjoy the risky ride!
You do deserve the accolade
For brilliance and stride!