The Big 5-0

one more year

that's all you have

december 2, 2021

your 49th birthday

you just have

one more year

until you hit the big

5-0

one more year

of wise cracks

and dad jokes

and silly memories

to make with your

little girl

one more year

after the lifelong

experiences

you've made

with the love of

your fucking life

the child the both

of you made together

you had so much life

given to everyone

who had the chance to

let you into their lives

one more year

that would've been all

you had left

just one more

until you hit

that great big

milestone of fifty

but instead

you never even reached

the big 4-0

but don't worry,

dad.

I'll celebrate the big day

for you,

since you're a little

bit busy right now.

plus,

dad..

your mom came up

to you this year

to make sure that

you won't be alone

for that big ole

birthday in the sky.

Break off a piece of

some cake for me,

will you please?