Birthdays are more nerve racking
Than what most would consider fun.
They say I am older
But that is sure not how I feel.
“You’re so much taller,” say the relatives.
I nod,
Getting tired of how often I hear it from my parents.
Money tumbles out of cards
As I feel selfish
And read the whole thing before looking at the gift.
They say, “the money is in there right?”
And I respond with, “yes, thank y...
