Happy birthday.
I hum under my breath the tune.
What are you doing?
How are you feeling?
Happy birthday.
You are the same age as me.
I try to be inspired.
I try hard to remember all the memories I’ve had with you.
What did I do when I turned 23?
Do you fly around this place?
Could I spend just five more minutes talking to you?
We could talk about 23 years we’ve spent here on this rock in space.
Happy birthday.
Words get tangled up and I can’t continue.
I can’t help but think, are you warm?
I keep thinking you’re in another room.
Happy birthday.
I’m not sure how to get this message to you.
Is there an answering machine in heaven?
Happy birthday.