Happy (Belated) Birthday!!!

Happy belated birthday, Delaney!

So sorry I missed the actual day, I'm scatterbrained

Not an excuse, but when I say I'll get better

It is not a simple wish: Not another candle blown out

Of now-forgotten goals, desires, admirations, etc. 

Much rather, a promise of who I will become;

The fire, it grows – Evergreen through the snow

No, you don't care; I'm imperfect: this you know

Thanks for being there anyway, I'm grateful I can call you my friend

You and I both sing, it's how we met of course!

But poems to me mean more than the notes you and I can both hit

So, I wrote you this gift! and painted its wrapping, I hope you enjoy!

Feeling crazy for trying to do the most all of a sudden, 

Think I'm just thankful you're willing to show up for me

When I feel like I'm at my worst

So, I am more than willing, 

To show up for you, the best I can, 

In celebration of your birth!

Love, Hallie <3