It’s your birthday today 
And I wanted to say 
That I wish I could see you 
For a little while today 
That your essence surrounds me 
On all of my days
Even if you are a breath or eons away 
That I love you 
And I miss you everyday.
Even if my words limited as they are
While making their cosmic way to you 
Should lose their form, be strewn apart 
That the love in them still finds its way to you 

I hope that you are happy and you’re well 
I hope you still have your special sparkle 
I hope you’re still lighting up lives  
As a friend, a mentor, a spirit divine
I hope your radiant glow also reaches within 
To make your big, lovely heart sing 

My dearest I hope you get this message of mine
In these words, on the breeze or in the warm sunshine   
My memories of you are full of joy 
Uplifting, heartwarming, they don’t usually hurt 
But today thoughts of you that flit through my mind 
Bring a sweet achiness to my throat 

It’s your birthday dear Mama and I wanted to say 
May the choicest of blessings fill your time and space.