Hey Menoi,
Here it is your birthday again — the second time I’ve had to celebrate it without you. Life hasn’t gotten any easier — I still miss you just as much every single day. I miss everything about you. As I was tossing around in bed last night, I got to thinking about all the things I miss about you and it occurred to me that one thing I miss is how others used to say your name. Most people don’t mention your name — I need to have you mentioned like you were before. I don’t know why that’s important to me, but it is — I wish people understood.
But today’s your birthday and just know I’ll be celebrating — I have your favorite wine to share. I know what you think of my poetry, but I’ll try just one more time…. I know you’ll roll your eyes, but I know you’ll also smile — that’s enough for me.
So here’s my feeble attempt….
Gee, I wish you were here today — for even just a little while
We could celebrate your birthday together and I could see your loving smile.
We shared a great life together — I thought it’d be forever, you see
I didn’t take it for granted and never thought I’d lose you and all you meant to me.
No gift for you, but great ones for me — memories of you left behind.
When I think of you, I remember the joy and happiness you left in my heart and mind.
I look at your pictures and think of you with love
And I know you’re doing fine in Heaven up above.
I’ll spend your birthday wishing that you were here
I wish you could join me in this toast to you and help me wipe away my every tear.
I hope you’re having a party and the Angels are singing you a happy song
I’ll be thinking of you and sending my love — today, and all year long.
Happy Birthday — love you bunches forever.
— 30 —