A Party to Remember What It’s All For

                                             By: A.X. Bueno 

It hasn’t been the best year 

I’m not even sure if it’s been better or worse than the last

It’s all just so unclear

But today is a day to put aside whatever terribleness was in the past 

Yesterday and this morning were full of preparations for the party guests 

Who will soon arrive but not before I finish showering, getting dressed 

There was so much to do I didn’t have much time to prepare myself 

The first guest arrives right on time and seats themself 

I emerge from my room fresh and ready so the party can truly begin 

Soon enough more guests arrive and as we head outside I start to grin 

It’s been a long while since I’ve gotten the chance to just enjoy myself with family and friends

Meat and vegetables cook on the grill, drinks and snacks are had 

For once any unhappiness truly suspends 

I don’t understand anymore why becoming older this year was something with which I used to contend

For today I’ve aged another year and I feel calm, happy and just generally great 

Even as I dash this way and that stopping now and again just to conversate 

I also dig into my plate 

Full of snacks and barbecue 

So happy and content that not even a heavy rainstorm can make this day go askew

We all continue to talk and drink inside after bringing all the important things back in 

And then as the storm rages on outside and drinks are finished the cake cutting begins 

The birthday singing commences as well and some photos are taken 

The cake is delicious and is enjoyed pretty much by all as things outside by the wind are shaken Not too long after it’s time for everyone to go

With the storm continuing outside no one has the time to be slow 

When a friend lacks an umbrella sometimes you’ll help by walking with them through the rain 

When you’re talking with friends walking through the rain water feels like less of a strain

You enjoy walking and talking through it because nothing can ruin this day 

Eventually the three of you make it to the train station and you head back as they go on their way

You make it back home and decide to worry about the remaining mess and leftovers tomorrow 

For now I’m just going to enjoy the rest of this birthday