My Mother's Birthday

Today is mom's birthday Please don't talk to her about her age Because she will not give you an answer And she won't be as happy as a clam However, it is a shame or a sham Because my mom enjoys being together With friends and family members To laugh, to dance and to celebrate With acquaintances and neighbors My mother, coming from an unusual Country like ours, is a natural fighter A kind, tough and resilient survivor It is fitting to ceremonialize this special And happy day with mom who will deny That today is her birthday. And I always laugh When she behaves in such a fashion. That's mom Who will try to outsmart anybody. As a kind clam My mother's heart is very happy to enjoy this blessed day Yet, if you give her a gift or money for her birthday I guarantee you that she will gaily keep and hide the money Mom won't tell her exact number to anybody, even to me By the way, my mother loves playing the lottery numbers She is a genius and everything represents some crazy numbers When it comes to her age, she'll find a way to change the tone Of the subject or the beat of the current conversation Anyhow, let's wish my beloved mother: a happy celebration Good health and longevity on this special and divine occasion. P.S. Mom is almost 90 or more; you did not hear this number from me. Copyright © April 2021, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved. Hébert Logerie is the author of several poetry collections.