Birthday Wishes

Whenever it’s my birthday
(And that would be today),
I like to note who reaches out
And who stays far away.

A lot of friends and family
Sent their cards some days before
And lots of texts arrived today
And maybe there’ll be more.

But there are those who just forgot
Or simply didn’t care.
It shouldn’t matter, but of this
Omission, I’m aware.

I’m grateful for the wishes
From the ones that I hold dear
And know I’ll always hear from them
In each upcoming year.