For Today Is

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My grandmother dances like she's been possessed

But then exercised from a powerful demon

My mother smiles and hymns her thanks

All throughout her day

My father roars laughter

Using it as an excuse to drink and be merry


My brother shrugs with a half heart

While congregating with close friends;

My Brother asks for gifts and cake

Before really acknowledging why;

My BROHTER becomes proud

Only a natural right from himself


Today I will be merry

Joining my family in this celebration

This ritual of hope

and wishes of another term

Today I will say my thanks as of every other day

Today I will reflect and dance

Dance from my demons

Called death, disease, and misguidance

YES

Dance with great joy


Today I shall feel no remorse

Today I shall be extra sensitive

Extra forgiving

Extra proud and selfish

Today I will be;

For today is my birthday 

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