Sadly Belated

I forgot her smile And I forgot her cheer, I then forgot that she aged another year. What else can I say But, "I'm sorry I forgot! ", A present for her, I never bought. She contacted me She then sent me a grin, I then knew the trouble, that I was in. I was given no kiss And I was offered no cake, Of her celebration, I didn't partake. These words that I write Are both my apology and my gift, I hope her spirits, they will joyously lift. Her birthday is now over Now I feel sad and hated, This Birthday wish, is sadly belated. Randy L. McClave