SPARKING LOUDLY

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I wasn’t born on the Virgin Islands 
No books prophesized my coming 
No shiny stars above the hospital bed 
Only handmaidens welcomed me in 
Most likely with awe struck expressions 
Slap some air into that baby me, please 
Make me scream, make me cry out loud 
What have I gotten myself into 
Mom says tears streamed down my cheeks 
Yet, she swears I was smiling too 
Nothing’s changed now that I’m old and grey 
I’m still just a spark igniting a flame 
I still smile when I cry 
At all the lies and the pain ... 

Nobody’s perfect

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Zyrool Gifford

Date: 7/30/2025 6:18:00 AM

Hello Benjamin, this is a lovely piece and an enjoyable read. I was told I cried and cried. I still do. Have a great day.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/30/2025 4:32:00 AM

An average birth of an average person in an average world. I think most of us can relate. We're glad you're here Ben. Interesting write and fascinating photo