My Birthday

This day today 20 January
I was born some years back,
in a place called Sungei Petani, Kedah
in this beautifully flourishing Malaysia.

This day today is my birthday
so what shall I say?
Thank you my Lord?
I hate you my God?

as my memory meander through the past
I began to wonder
is my birth the first birth?
or, is it just a rebirth?

This day today is my birthday
saturated with wishes I woke up as usual
nothing unusual for the mind appears normal
with the sun sending forth it’s light as everyday
and the brightness lights as before across the room.

families and friends greet me with bouquets of wishes
a sign to say that they do remember this man today
seeing the corridor of his 42^nd sojourn on earth
despite the crass suffering ensuing, still.

I know not what have I learned
for I live life fighting against the odd
I mingle with pain, pleasure, fear and security
knowing deeply that the one omnipresent power
is always there
somewhere far yet deep within me as well.

This day today is my birthday
I wish as usual during every birthday
no cakes should be made and sliced for me
no candles should be blown after being lit alive

but to the poor man in the street
let the joy and appreciation be shown,
that alone I wish for today.

in frailties I implore your pardon my Lord
in strength I humbly beg for your benevolence guidance,
I thank you my God
for today my eyes opened once more
to see and appreciate the light that you are.

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