It is with mixed feelings that I look forward to my birthday, hoping it would pass by without much ado, hoping I can cling a little longer, to the yesteryear, wishing I could turn back the clock, and ignore the number they call my age .
But keeping the day away, is inconceivable , keeping time motionless, is unthinkable, and so the day dawns, as it does every year, another candle that has burnt down to the wick, to pass on its flame and fragrance, like a baton, to the next one waiting in the wings .
What the future holds, how the candle burns, I know not. But this I know, the candle will burn, depending on the winds of change, and its brightness is fuelled by my choices. Every dark corner I can erase with the light, every sad moment, i can brighten with a smile, every new experience, i can embrace, to rekindle my spirit .
Thus I will move forward with hope and new dreams, encouraged as I look at the past, in retrospect, giving way to anticipation of a future, and much to aspire for . The chocolates, cakes and sinful treats from bygone days, are no longer my portion, but I now wait for birthday wishes, find joy, in the birthday greetings, the out pouring of love I feel, from family and friends, who take the time to say, ‘happy birthday’ , to show they care .
And I humbly say ‘ thank you ‘ from the bottom of heart ❤️
Mary Jacob 