Day Like Today
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Out of the birthday poems read, some corny, generic, ga-ga, others cliché, stuffy, recycled, none fit. Perhaps that is befitting in itself, considering the occasion. Birthday wishes should be as unique as those to whom they are addressed, and there is very little uniqueness in a set of verses pulled from a book or website.
With most close to me, I have the opportunity to express the well wishes in small bits throughout the year - a method much preferred. But the August 26th birthday is different, as it bears much of the weight of time passed with little opportunity for regular, direct expression.
Of course, the situation does not lend itself to a method of catching up; making up for lost time. With that understanding, sending my best wishes and hoping that they find the recipient in ways unique enough to make up for the lack of originality in the presentation.
Happy Birthday, Rebecca.