Birthdays

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I could only wish for you to feel at peace
that was all you ever deserved
I can’t pretend this doesn’t come with a heavy sadness
you aren’t here with us
we don’t get to be loved by you and give you our love
No happy birthdays
or memories to make
I can’t hold your hand and thank you for being my mother, my auntie
The flowers I get will be in your memory
Today should be a day of celebration
well I guess
I still get to bring some joy to this day
in your name, for your kind soul.

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