Would-Be Birthday

Today is your would-be birthday
You would be 23 today
but you aren't here.
You would be living a life
worthy of your legend.
You would be listening to me
tell you I love you
and that we've only got one more year to wait.
Today is your would-be birthday
You woulda been
coulda been
so much more.
But it's only your would-be birthday
You would be 23 today
but you aren't here.

poem by Aimee Rozen
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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