On my birthday
a friend asks me
whether this is a special birthday.
“No, it’s not,” I reply
because, officially, it isn’t.
But unofficially,
this is a special birthday
for one very important reason –
Danny is still here
to enjoy it with me.

Time with Danny
is very precious right now
and being able to call with Danny and Dolores
on my birthday
is a luxury
that I fully intend to savour.

As our wee family lives each day
immersed in Danny’s illness,
My God gifts us
with golden moments,
delightful, happy memories to cherish
such as this birthday.

Today I give thanks to My God
for a very special birthday
shared with a very special person –
Danny.

© Claire Murray, 28th March 2014