43

I have a daughter

She's 42 now

And I am 43

Today is her birthday

Reporters came

They came not for her

But for me

You see miracles of miracles

I never get older than 43

A reporter stepped up

and to my face said to me

"Pardon me ma'm

But you look like you're 63."

"Well young man," I said

(holding back a slap from my hand)

"You don't understand.

I am still 43."

Then to my horror

(though I adore her)

My daughter  said to me

"Mom, I didn't want to tell you before

And hope you won't get sore,

But you do look like you are 63."

So I looked in the mirror

For the first time in years

OMG I thought

Almost in tears

I quickly decided

(despite all that transpired)

Not to agree.

So I said

"No, you're all wrong.  

I look like I'm 43."

The reporters packed up

Saying they'd had enough

And shuffled out of the door.

My daughter  turned to me

"Mom, I was just kidding

Giving you a ribbing

Of course you look 43."

"Of course." I replied

As she let out a sigh

And smiling she said to me

"I love you Mom."

"I love you too."

Happy Birthday my baby

Happy Birthday to you."