Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Birthdays

It doesn't seem fair
that tomorrow
I will turn
a year older
than Joe
ever
got
to
turn

I know that this
year
I am in a much
better place than last
year

When I was dating that
shithead
who stood me up
on my birthday

And I know I should be thankful
to be dating someone
who truly loves me
and wants me to
be happy

and I am

but
it still doesn't seem right
that Joe never got to
turn 32

I wonder if I will
ever enjoy
my birthday
again

-b


13 comments:

M said...

It certainly doesn't seem right. I hope you are able to enjoy some of your birthday, tomorrow or someday...

Maybe if it's a snow day :o)

Anonymous said...

Mel pretty much summed it up.

I hope you at least get a snow day and can enjoy snuggling with your men.

Erin said...

I hope that even though it is somewhat bittersweet, you can still enjoy your birthday! Happy Birthday Girl!

Maisy said...

I wonder about that too - enjoying birthdays that is.

Glad you're at a better place this year and wishing you much happiness.

Ali

ramblingmuse said...

I wish you well, b. I guess this is just the realization that birthdays and holidays have a new meaning these days. They are no longer "celebrations" like they once were, but are now "milestones" and are meant to help you see how far you've truly come. That is a celebration in and of itself.

*hugs*

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday B. I hope you get a snow day today! I bet you will.

b said...

I did! Yay for snow days on birthdays!

Dial-Up Princess said...

Happy B-day!

J.Rowe said...

Happy Birthday! I'm sure this birthday will be far better than last. I hope you have a great weekend with T.

Alicia said...

Happy birthday, dear friend!

Mrs. G.F. said...

Happy Birthday!!!

Thanks for getting snow today...it's fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Happy Blizzard Valentine's Day Birthday! I'll be thinking of you today! Arkie will be eating pineapple upside down cake after dinner...what kind of cake will you be celebrating with???

Love,G

b said...

Gina,
Happy birthday to baby Arkie! No cake for me, I'm afraid.