If I had at my disposal the ownership of Nature,
I would give to you, as your Birthday presents,
A garden of periwinkles, a tropical river,
A basket of hydrangeas, and a bottle of sunlight.
Instead, I gave you a greeting card,
Bought yesterday at the paper store,
With an image of a fluffy cake, covered
In buttercream and rainbow sprinkles.
And nine candles with colored stripes,
Rooted within.
I would give to you, as your Birthday presents,
A garden of periwinkles, a tropical river,
A basket of hydrangeas, and a bottle of sunlight.
Instead, I gave you a greeting card,
Bought yesterday at the paper store,
With an image of a fluffy cake, covered
In buttercream and rainbow sprinkles.
And nine candles with colored stripes,
Rooted within.
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