birthday season
we’re so glad you’re here
your spark makes our lives glow
and since you drew your first breath
things have never been the same
we’re saying this
with candles and cards
wrapping and ribbon
doughnuts and ice cream
Sharpie on the door jamb
marking your ascent into adulthood
friends and family stopping by
to throw the floodlight of their love
squarely in your grinning face
every year we mark the miracle
that you arrived at all
(and better yet – you are amazing
and better still – we still breathe together
now)
