Everyday Birthdays

We count the years and don’t notice the days As tomorrows quickly switch into yesterdays Yesterdays which disappear into history Some into forgetfulness, some into a memory But tomorrows are what we hold on to Filling up every dawn with hope for a breakthrough Every chapter is only done By turning pages one by one Stars wait for dusk and shine And stay bright all night New flower bud after others wither Seedling survive storms of bad weather We give in to sleep, fight to stay awake Reborn with dawn, to fight another day Let this candle light on vanilla cream Signal the fire of our chosen dream Our day is not one Our day is each and everyone Our days are Everyday birthdays