I often dream and often wake
and sometimes remember
the birthday gifts my
friends gave me at midnight
because they were ready for my birthday.
And gave me a baby kitten
because they believed I could love it
and that I wouldn't
step on it and not even care.
I sometimes remember
how I carried that kitten
near my neck all night
until morning,
knowing it's my birthday
knowing I can love it
knowing they gave me gifts at midnight
and waking hours too early for dawn.
mar 8, 09
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