poetry

birthday season

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)