Friday, September 15, 2023

Happy Birthday, Lyle

from September 15, 2014

How is it that I became your mother

without giving birth to you?


How is it that you have gone from 7 to 31

in the blink of an eye?


How is that the cuddly little boy has become

a broad-shouldered, somewhat bearded man?


How is it that you found a life partner who 

is our dream fulfilled for you?


How is it that I still so often see that wondrous little lad 

me grinning at me through a man's eyes?


How is it that whatever life brings

you, my son, are full of courage and joy?


How is it that the words "Happy Birthday" cannot begin to express 

this momma's many wishes for you?


I love you, son, and wish you God's richest blessings on this day, your 31st birthday.

Laura

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