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February 8th…A Longtime Friend
A birthday poem!
February 8th
It’s you again old friend
Sitting with a smile in the stands
We haven’t seen each other since last year
You waited until my birthday was near
You were there when I came into this world
Out of all the legions of people who came in and out of my life,
you remained in the shadows,
until you felt your presence was necessary
And now here you are again
Seeing me turn 34 years old
Every year when I see you
a lightness comes over me
happiness arrives with glee
To see
Another birthday to celebrate
Another year to elaborate
Through these words, I write
Hoping they give someone much-needed light
from the darkness that surrounds them
in their mind and heart
It’s a start
Let our joy empower others through life
Thank you…you…and you and you and you.
While I was writing this, I was vibing to this instrumental:
