Birthday
Fifty years ago
I got a matchbox race track
fastened it firm to my widow sill
and sent cars hurtling through
loop the loops
and crashing through the finish line
It’s one of my earliest memories
all the sweeter for I also got
a little brother
whom I celebrate
today and always
Thoughts
This is how my garden looked 9 years ago. I can tell you now, it has aged terribly. Come forth rain. Soak our skin and rejuvenate us once again. For the record, my brother and I are aging like fine wine.
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