Happy Birthday To Me!

It is the day

The same day I was birthed but a different year

A few years ago I cried

I wailed helplessly in my crib

As hunger spoke to my little belly

And Mama lifted me up to suckle

I drank sweet milk from her swollen breasts

And happy I was again

A few months later I crawled

Around the room I explored

And when fatigue overpowered my little frame

Over the rug I sprawled

I cannot remember every detail

But grateful I am that I am grown

With wide hips

And a fair skin

Beautiful I am today

I’m amazed at how far I’ve come

Talented and happy I am

Burning the candle each night to write

On my paper I spill my thoughts

Back to the subject matter

Another year I’ve gained

Let’s make a toast to the Sylvia we know

I’m so grateful to you Lord

“A Happy Birthday To Me!”

By Sylvia Chika

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