“Like a Birthday Candle”

 “Like a Birthday Candle”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

Like a birthday candle
wax and a lit wick
making a silent wish
flames blown out 
by a single breath
atop an elaborately 
decorated iced cake
wish away “Happy Birthday!”

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