happy birthday, Julie

The solstice child born on this longest night
portends great changes in the Legal world.
Those briefs are sealed; they've yet to see the light,
but possibilities seethe in this girl.
Though Thespis weeps, she won't pursue the stage;
let others give beloved classics voice.
There're wrongs to right on this benighted age;
It's force of Law that gives a woman choice.
Now, days edge longer, Christmas can't be far
we feast with friend and kin whom we hold dear.
The kids may soon be sitting for the Bar,
but for the nonce, it's sweet to have them near.
So happy birthday, Julie, here's a verse;
If not my best, I promise, I've penned worse.