Happy Birthday To You Poem by Jayatissa K. Liyanage

In the back of my senile mind,
reclined in serenity, talking to myself
recalled a birthday celebration
some years ago, on a 30th September

With the fondling of tiny fingers of yours
We wrapped up some food in to packs
Handed them over by same hands
to a bunch of handicapped kids, like you

I remember you giving out toys to inmates
and the way you enjoyed kids’ sing-song
Still, I wouldn’t know whereabouts of them, now
Since we fed them, on your first birthday

Orphanage is still running there, same way
Should be with a different set, inside
I ‘ll feed a similar lot some where else this time
As you pass 37th post in life, on an alien soil

Your gesture to give out in loving kindness
Have, no doubt, helped you to be what you are
We, from home, wish you health, happiness, and peace
Upon Invoked blessings of Triple Gem to you and yours