some sort of wonderful

last night the poet turned 8
well, she celebrated
the real date is tomorrow
anyhow
we took 7 kids to the movies
rat a too eeee
cool flick
then to the restroom, i mean restaurant
5 kids
lovely chinese feast
is always an insight
to see how your littlies
relate with their mates

can't believe i am the father of an
eight year old
but
why not?
shes cool n calm n bright as a button
loves her music n reading n food n dancing
is good with people
is kind most of the time
loves small children and animals
can be fiery n difficult too
at times
we love her
happy birthday little poet
grow strong and true
live in the light
believe
love
give.

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