A Birthday Poem by Randy McClave

Another year has come and gone
Another candle has been added on,
Then in time there was a single wish
But, first the candles were extinguished,
Cake was then given to all of the guests
With their singing and joy and of course their jests,
Another calendar page was then removed
As though a rite of passage had been approved.

Another year older they all cheered and shouted
Another year older you silently pouted,
One more year of memories to store in your brain
So, you can reminisce when you need to cry and complain,
Cards and gifts are again presented to you
So, you hand out the napkins as you grab a tissue,
Your candles now, you just let them all burn
Maybe your wishes are someone else's turn.

Another year comes and now your hair is gray
Another year arrives and once again it's your birthday,
Candles are on your cake to celebrate your years
Candles on your cake now bring forth your fears,
You look at them and you remembered your unanswered wishes
As you hand them all out, upon your cake dishes,
Soon you know you will be at the top of the hill
Listening to birthday wishes and collecting daffodils.

Randy L. McClave