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birthday wish

happy birthday to you
make a wish
i wish my mommy freedom
i wish my daddy peace
i wish my little sister happiness
i wish my grandparents good health
i wish my cousins success
i wish my aunts and uncles rest
i wish my friends good luck
when did i stop wishing for myself
what age did i stop putting myself first
the belief that it is better
to be kind to others
before yourself
was ingrained to me
but after many years
an epiphany moment
me, me, me
first