it’s my birthday again, oh what a to do!

Each year passes faster, ‘tween me and you

I no sooner manage the age that I be

then here comes the next one surprising me

I remember my birthdays when I was a child

Passing the parcel and kids running wild

it seemed like a lifetime ‘tween each celebration

but now each year passes with one inhalation

I’m not really moaning, the alternative’s rough

and I love the attention, can’t get enough!

so thanks everybody for the singing and gifts

for the kind thoughtful messages, gives me a lift

I am feeling quite happy, as I’m sure you can tell

But I’m gonna let out one primeval yell!
a scream to the universe, slow down and chill

I need time to catch up, to be calm, to be still