53

Today is your birthday,

And I didn’t get you a present.

I didn’t bake a cake

There’s not a card with your name.

Today is your birthday,

And we didn’t celebrate.

There were no balloons

There were no streamers.

The words ‘happy birthday’ were never said.

Today is your birthday,

But there is no celebration.

Your age didn’t change;

Forever stuck at 53.

You see, today is your birthday,

But you're not here with me.