Birthdays are a time for celebration
Not a time for tears
but what happens when the birthdays
No longer mark the years?

A Birthday marks the moment
A spirit enters earthly life
To share it's special love and joy
And learn from earthly strife.

Before a spirit comes to us
It knows when and how it will depart
It chose it's path carefully
We are honoured from the start.

The sadness we now feel
On such a joyous day
Is longing for our loved one's touch
It's Natural to feel this way.

For even though the birthdays
No longer mark a spirit's stay
Love continues on forever
To touch us everyday.

So hug your precious memories
Closer to your heart
And Honour your beloved spirit child
Who chose you from the start.