Birthday

Blessed to live another day
I am so grateful I celebrate 
Racing life’s clock limited time
Too determined to stop I find
Happy because I choose to be
Despite life’s challenges I am free
Amber spirit of a beating red heart
Yesterday is gone tomorrow a start
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rose  Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
May your birthday bring you all the joys and peaceful moments that your little heart desires Karen :)
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Thank you!
Singh Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Beautiful.Have a happy Birthday.
Jones Avatar
December 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Thanks so much!
Kendrick Avatar
December 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yes, we should definitely at our birthday/s check up on our life to see if we are truly thankful for it and all that we have and have been given. Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Jones Avatar
December 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for reading Sara
Bauer Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Have a wonderful celebration and a fulfilling year to come, Karen!
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ilene thanks!
Goldsmith Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"Happy Birthday" What a great write. Hope you had a great "Happy Birthday." Have a great/blessed year................
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Thank you Paula!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Happy Birthday, Karen!
Jones Avatar
December 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Thanks Kim!
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