04-26-2023, 02:19 AM
One thing for sure
it's hard know someone
only by their poems
unless they practice ceaseless confession
and even then, it's probably a mask.
Anyway, from one sentient being
to another, I'm glad you are here.
And traditionally,
when wishing someone happiness on their birth
that mysterious, miraculous, mythological event
which none of us are allowed to remember
I like to add Laurie Anderson's mournful chant:
"You were born. And so you're free.
So happy birthday."
it's hard know someone
only by their poems
unless they practice ceaseless confession
and even then, it's probably a mask.
Anyway, from one sentient being
to another, I'm glad you are here.
And traditionally,
when wishing someone happiness on their birth
that mysterious, miraculous, mythological event
which none of us are allowed to remember
I like to add Laurie Anderson's mournful chant:
"You were born. And so you're free.
So happy birthday."