My 37 birthday
My birthday was everything it should have been.
Even if April 5 was my special day, I also put others before myself.
That's just how big my ♡ is.
Gabriel showed his romantic side, buying me a real flower.
He even bought home a strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream.
We also ate Subway, where it's always fresh.
Arri made me a card that showed how grateful she is for the happiness I bring to others.
Like Hollows said once to me, "How I strive to be positive every day."
It feels good knowing somebody thanked you for spreading green grass in their lawn.
Ivy sent me a quick email wishing a happy birthday.
I just hope that she sees that a tough cookie doesn't let a few crumbs ruin progress.
It only pushes you harder.
Praise texted happy birthday memes, adding snoopy into the mix.
We got talk on the phone, sharing a few laughs.
She even thanked me for the laughter coughing up a storm.
A few other beautiful ladies wished me a happy birthday.
I hold y'all close to my heart, even the ones who were busy posting chapters.
My bestie Suzi Q sent a gfi with a birthday wish.
I'm blessed that she's married to a good man.
If you love a single mom, her babies are the packaged deal you accept, too.
Aunt Bev wished me a happy birthday.
This year she didn't sing it, we had a deep hour of conversation.
She loved a few poems I wrote, that left her in awe.
Also reminded how I have autism, but autism isn't me.
I also called my family, who wished me a happy birthday.
Though 4 hours separate us, we're too dysfunctional.
I still love them, but got a life of my own to live.
Turning 37 felt no different, it's just a number.
It didn't matter that I look younger.
When what matters in the end is who you are inside.
Your heart, that beautiful soul with a smile that shines through.
Being grateful to live with the simple things.
To truly see in a world that's big, you figured out the secret recipe.
When you've got everything, it sure makes this world seem so small.
