'seven candles on the birthday cake
taste of cappuccino in the frosting flake
memories of those who care
seasons change for those who dare
late in life we learn what is meant
recalling friends and wishes they sent
we are not the only ones here
we live in our cocoon out of fear
we learn late in life the certainty
in our love for others we find sincerity
another November birthday has passed
the memory of lovers who did not last
sweet memories to recall in the future
solace memories to affectionately nurture'

~ marijka ~