Birthday Blues

When I was a child my birthdays came
As seldom near as never.
While now it seems they’ve speeded up
And are coming at me ever.

I’m sorry to be such a jerk;
I really need your shoulder.
I’m bummed each birthday when it comes
Will find me one year older.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bauer Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 6:05 PM
happy birthday! i hope you were able to enjoy it after all (i enjoyed your poem about it!).
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 2:06 PM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this afternoon Joyce. Hope you have a great day. Love, Carol
Amadore Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Clever and amusing...good work.
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Joyce I feel the same as well..David
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