Happy Birthday
I don't feel any older
Do you?
The world's axis is in full spin
But my feet are planted firmly
In seventeen year old me's shoes
The rubber melted into the concrete
Trapping me in place
You know I love you
Right?
I don't think I ever told you
Just how much you meant to me
Until I was forced
To cut out your picture
From my future plans
I know it was my fault
Not telling you happy birthday
When you turned eighteen
My mother's fury
Shouldn't keep me away
From the best friend I ever had
The one who gave those words meaning
Meaning I wish I could give to others
But they're not you
They'll never be you
You called despite the time zone
I returned the favor every holiday
When I didn't know who I was
Your messages kept me afloat
Head above water
Hands clutching to you
A buoy in my shark infested mind
You're nineteen now
I'm so proud
That you got this far
My betrayal hurt you
But you're so strong and I wish
Maybe for your next birthday
I'll call you at midnight
And we can restart
Old traditions
