For My Family
A good friend
told me
her family
no longer
celebrates birthdays
with gifts.
Because they grew weary
of failed expectations
they have canceled
birthday observances.
I want to be sure
you know
I do not feel
the same way.
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by Lori Lipsky
photo credit: istockphoto/Creativeye99
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