had you your body
I would have called to say
“Happy Birthday”
your ‘Thank you”
would have come
with the deepest of love.
But only bodies are born
and then die
you live on
a spirit gentle
a presence warm and tender
a smile guileless
in some place
where dates don’t matter
or even words
and when thoughts fall away
your presence comes as
a soft fragrance
a gentle footfall
a touch soothing
On this day
what can I do
but be present to your presence
be mindful
of your unconditional love
my heart brimming
with utmost gratitude
~~~
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