Birthdays make me sad
For a number of reasons, not just one
Not a single birthday do I have
But two
Which would be the day
I entered the world
Escaped from my mother’s womb
And the day that is recorded
For all the years to come
On my passport, driver’s licence
Any document that would record
The hospital would have
My real birthday noted
Other witness is no more
Every year I get to celebrate
Not one day, but two
And I wish I had but none
My mother and I shared the same week
Three days, but generations apart
Her Farewell was celebrated
On my birthday, at least on one of them
And so birthdays make me sad
What would my new sign be?
My new sign would be
April Baby!
How would I describe those who share it?
I would describe them as
Being Alive!
I do not like to share birthdays
With Farewell Services on the same day
As a birthday of mine
And so birthdays make me sad
That was so touching, beautiful. Also, I’m an April Baby too!
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Thank you!
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Hi, I replied as soon as I woke up this morning, forgot to ask what day are you? 🙂
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13th, lucky for some 😀
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This was so sadly beautiful, I’m an April baby to…It’s a pretty good month =)
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Thank you 🙂 what day are you?
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I am right at the end…The 29th =D
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I was born 25th, and my mother 28th 🙂 My birthday is registered on the 24th, there was a mix-up with dates.
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Awwh That is so heart touching ! I’m sorry that Birthday makes you sad, for a very rightful reason but still. Many hugs from you ❤
P.S I have Birthday in April too 🙂
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Birthdays are my annual “feel sorry for myself” days, LOL! What is your date?
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18th April 🙂
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A great sign, April Baby!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Spectacular poem. 🙂 Even though i’m not an April baby, I do know a few (or at least I think I know a few) so I really like how you drew me in with your poem it’s almost as if I was there and I felt what you felt. Touching, heart breaking, and moving and that’s how I would describe your poem. If you have the time and have the chance to check out my prompt and give me your insight.:D
https://thebrokenandthelonely.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/the-year-of-the-ass/
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Hi Franz, thank you for your very kind comments. I will check your prompt.
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Thanks for the great poem and yeah i’m definetly looking forward to it. 😀
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As promised, and you have a new follow! 🙂
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