Birthday Cake
The Cake
I’ll celebrate life today. My life.
I was born on this day.
I think I’ll buy a cake, but
I may have to eat it myself.
That’s okay.
Parties and places are in a
time people call yesterday,
and some of my dear friends
and family have gone away.
Some have risen to a better
place, I pray.
Each bite will be a tribute to
those who didn’t stay
around for seconds.