Birthday Wishes
By Tilly Rivers
COPYRIGHT Tilly Rivers, 2005
Clarence Rivers, Birth date: February 27
This birthday wish is not like any other
For it is placed on the wings of the wind
My lips whisper to a different realm
Happy Birthday Dad
I love you so
It is so hard to believe that you are not here
No card to buy
No gift to give
No telephone call
No visit
Silence
Yet my heart beats with the same wishes
Happy Birthday Dad
I love you so
Special delivery today from the wings of the wind
From me to you
A hug, a smile
Yes even a tear
Happy Birthday Day
I love you so
I miss your voice
Your hugs
Your kisses
I miss you calling me “Baby Girl”
I miss you so much Dad, not just today but always
Wind, please be strong and carry this message to the beyond
Swirl and dance and hold him tight
And whisper in his ear my love this night