I Celebrated My Mother's Birthday

I celebrated my mother’s birthday by taking a walk, reveling in her knowledge of every kind of tree. I celebrated my mother’s birthday with my dog, who understood my sadness that I could not be there. I celebrated my mother’s birthday by smelling roses, celebrating their scent, which she adored. I celebrated my mother’s birthday by smiling at young children, remembering how kind she was to them I celebrated my mother’s birthday by saying a prayer that she was having a great time without me I celebrated my mother’s birthday by laughing full out at funny things that happened that day I celebrated my mother’s birthday by being myself and enjoying the day fully I celebrated my mother’s birthday knowing that she was having a terrific day, and I was too.