Happy Birthday

Standing at the pantry As another year flies by I take out the same candles I blew out this time last July To celebrate your birthday Another one you've missed Maybe celebrate is to strong a word When the death of you brought it all to this I always bake your favorite cake Store bought just won't do You always said you liked the icing best So I add an extra spoonful or two The same number of candles from last year As your years are put on hold One thing about you not being here Is you never do grow old When the party's over Candles burned a little further than before I take them off with a lump in my throat And close back the pantry door Just thinking of my dad and how much I miss him.