A Birthday

Another year has come and gone Another candle has been added on, Then in time there was a single wish But, first the candles were extinguished, Cake was then given to all of the guests With their singing and joy and of course their jests, Another calendar page was then removed As though a rite of passage had been approved. Another year older they all cheered and shouted Another year older you silently pouted, One more year of memories to store in your brain So, you can reminisce when you need to cry and complain, Cards and gifts are again presented to you So, you hand out the napkins as you grab a tissue, Your candles now, you just let them all burn Maybe your wishes are someone else's turn. Another year comes and now your hair is gray Another year arrives and once again it's your birthday, Candles are on your cake to celebrate your years Candles on your cake now bring forth your fears, You look at them and you remembered your unanswered wishes As you hand them all out, upon your cake dishes, Soon you know you will be at the top of the hill Listening to birthday wishes and collecting daffodils. Randy L. McClave