A Birthday Poem To My Mother

I sit here this morning,
eating butter on toast.

Drinking Pumpkin Spice coffee.
A medium roast.

Thinking 'bout you dear mama,
cuz it's your fun day,

Feliz Cumpleanos! Is what
I'm trying to say...

On this day long ago...
(but not too long, ya hear!)

(And in self preservation,
I won't say the year)

...Was born a smart woman,
Who'd see days high and long.

T'would be hard pressed to find one
more loyal, or strong.

There is no other Mom,
that I'd pick but for you.

I'd say that even if you
spoilt me half of what you do.

I hope this good day is fun, full!
Is great!

And in true Kellie style,
Your present will be late.


(thirty-seven years ago I was a day late...so why change now?)


Happy Birthday Mom!
Love you,
Kellie