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birthdays

March 21, 2023
By billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
billyjoelfan DIAMOND, Madera, California
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Favorite Quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11<br /> <br /> "And see, that’s how you end up headed to destruction/Pavin’ a road to nowhere/Pour your life out for nothin"- The Background by Lecrae


my mom's hushed, smiling whisper

in pajamas, to a front-facing phone camera

the little blinking record light

today is so-and-so's birthday

before the bedroom door creaked open

i followed in the back

as a sleepy sibling awoke, rubbing eyes

or pretends to awake, blinking in the near-darkness

light switch is flicked on, fluorescent light dawns in the room

and someone starts singing happy birthday,

only to be immediately joined by a small, off-key choir



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