It’s your birthday today

I texted you this morning – a happy one

The text message ratios are my three to your none

But love doesn’t keep score

You’re moving on, anyway

I just really miss how it was before

Hanging out on a whim

Trips and runs, card games and fun

Coffee shops, good talks

Flip flops and boardwalks

All that was four plus years ago

The new decade of your life begins

The travels are fancier now

You have cooler friends

I feel left out

But love is not self-seeking

You’re on your own

Happy, I don’t doubt

This is just me peeking

At your routine and tattoos

Freedom

The new you

I miss you, friend

I wish you well

So much is severed, so much changed

Maybe I’m a sore reminder of the ‘no longer together’

I’m not sure who or what to blame

I hope somehow I can be better

More than a resounding gong or empty words

You’re probably in a different state by now

State of being and state of mind

For me the lines are blurred

You’re starting a new life

While I’m left behind

I think you’re fading away

But I won’t keep record if you forget me

No. I’ll keep hoping, rejoicing, persevering, and trusting

For love is what we should aim to be

I hope you seek it yourself

Live to the fullest

Just so you know

Your picture is still on my shelf

Collecting dust

The times of us

As what was slips away

Despite it all

My love for you remains

and I wish you a Happy Birthday