Birthday Attributions

By GIRBERT MAPENGO MWANGUKU

Decades on the run
I still shine under the sun
A soldier so strong I stand 
Trying to be a hero in my homeland
Helping this celebration are mocking birds singing
As my ears get fed with jingle bells ringing

Grown up; ready to put on rings
But still worried about what tomorrow brings
Celebrating the day some wished I would die
With a big cake on the table about to cut a pie
Only one prayer of thanks to God for the life so precious
Hoping never to change to become a monster malicious
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May 19, 2013 at 1:56 PM
Gilbert, it is nice finding my way to this poem again.. :-) Congratulations on your Featured Poem of the week. Take Care *Linda
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April 28, 2013 at 10:30 PM
wow, I hope you never change Gilbert "Welcome to poetry soup. My name is Linda: many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. I’m looking forward in reading and enjoying your poems. I Hope you find what you are looking for when it comes to poetry inspiration. I would love to offer any poem you recommend positive feedback. Thanks @-> LINDA <-@"
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April 29, 2013 at 2:01 PM
and i hope to learn something new from you guys on this poetic journey
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April 26, 2013 at 7:56 PM
Hi Gilbert, ;-) Wishing you a nice warm welcome to the Poetry Soup. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself! If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please feel free and look me up by clicking on my name anytime you see it. HUGS <3 from your newest friend ~*~SKAT"
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