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On every birthday
I think back
and reflect
on all the years
that I've lived.

Today I am reflective
on nothing in particular
and everything
all at once.

I look at my daughter.
I beam with pride
at the young lady 
she has become.
I can't help but 
stand in awe
at how much she 
looks like,
acts like
and can hold a grudge
just like me.

I take my husband's hand
and squeeze,
waiting for his needle
to work its magic.
I want his art to be
a part of me,
now and forever
more.

I'm dazed
but not confused.
36 is more than three decades
which is kind of weird
to think about
when I feel so young.

Childhood has been reborn
in my offspring-
my nieces and nephews too.
My own memories 
mixed with theirs
in the form of traditions
I've demanded be passed on.

Today I celebrate
life
and love
and family.
Today I want
at least 36 more years.
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LonesomeBookworm's avatar
Happy Birthday! And what a lovely little poem :love: