A Birthday

Birthdays come and go Some are looked forward to with great anticipation And some anticipated with gloomy thoughts of time passing But each one must be acknowledged in customary form If nothing else, but to please those who try so hard A dinner, gifts, and singing the song Quite often the same ritual year after year In one manner or another Whether be it a big pizza party for a six year old Or something to honor a great grandfather turning ninety nine A celebration of some form, Sometimes with streamers, pinatas, and games Or a quiet gathering...a small number sitting around A little table at The Olive Garden for an hour No balloons, no cake, no candle, but acknowledgement, just the same Nice.... Looking back on the latter, this simple family gathering An evening dinner hour at The Olive Garden The honoree, a woman, whose years seem to pass by so quickly Over plates of ravioli, and eggplant parmasean, one special moment A memory of a birthday that won't be forgotten When a blonde little boy, .......her grandson With his head held low, his 6 year old manner Quiet, with shy repose, reaching into his pocket, Holding out his one and only.. Most precious minature figure of Darth Vader Saying, ..."I brought this for you, Grandma. It's your present." What better birthday could a Grandma have? Happy Birthday To Me!!