People say Birthdays just aren’t any fun
when you get older.
You don’t need to be reminded
how much closer you are to the end,
You don’t make a fuss
             over one more year
when they go so quick and
feel to numerous to count.
      But it’s not about the year,
and it doesn’t matter what the fuss is
      It’s just an excuse
to celebrate you.
And it’s not even for you
because hopefully
you celebrate you
every day
It’s so other people can celebrate you
It’s for them.
A specific time that they’ve all agreed
can gather them all up together
in celebration of their time with you