Shana Aubrey Harris born...

twenty three years ago

today February 4th, 2022

begat about nine months prior,

approximately late April/early May 1998,

she exited thru fully dilated cervix

10 centimeters or just under 4 inches

immediately cherished as a precious gift

her radiant pink flesh did healthily glow

despite developmental delay

observed during babyhood stage,

blessed timely intervention

hallelujah to countless social services

helped bring her up to speed

and in accordance with average statistics

pertaining to population of girls

at various ages of her life

most vital metrics indicated she did grow,

and matured into an attractive young lady

now mindful (courtesy common sense

and valuable life lessons)

said offspring quite aware the necessity

to comply with status quo

unlike this nonestablishmentarian papa,

who frittered away priceless time show

wing measly abysmal track records

regarding academic and employment, though

not necessarily criminal, I barely lived

analogously solely placing big toe

within streaming rush of opportunities

upon reflection, I experience woe.

Thank you immeasurably youngest daughter

valuable Shayna Punim

beloved gifted progeny bold

coaching, daring, encouraging... herself

whether the weather hot or cold

to take positive growth risks

you count as more precious

than fine spun gold

enhancing mein kampf,

whose absence warrants

birth mama or papa to hold

our darling offspring,

when she clamors for attention,

yet prohibitive physical distance

renders impossible mission

to proffer sought after nurturing,

hence the best attempt to lyft

your spirits (if sagging)

finds me driving in one direction

across information superhighway insync with

electronic uber global positioning satellite

merely wishing ye happy birthday

now intent to email thee told.

YOU GO GIRL!