Birthday Celebration Poem by CHARMAINE SIMPSON

As I lay in the state between sleep and racing thoughts,
Thoughts of the night just spent once again with those few close to my heart.
If I tried to count all the wonderful memories we have all shared
The number would be infinity.

Behind my eyelids I have glimpses of the night just passed,
Vivid fractals flashing and changing colour
Familiar faces smiling beautiful smiles of bliss.
Sparkling eyes.
Time suspended then seemingly almost stolen.
Comfort - closeness - honesty - warming sounds of familiar tunes.
Friends -each holding their own special place in my heart.
If I could freeze time I would stay in this state of happiness forever.