For Irene

Remember that being a Kagay-anon
You are beautiful,
You are smart,
You are friendly,
You are sincere.

Remember that you are.
Because we do.

Believe that you have
The most beautiful of eyes,
The most charming of smiles,
The most contagious of laughs,
The most loyal of friendships.

Believe that you have.
Because we do.

Know that on this day
You are remembered,
You are cherished,
You are blessed,
You are loved.

Know that you are.
Because we do.

(For Irene)

This is a birthday poem in lieu of a message I wrote for an office mate's birthday. Every time somebody celebrates a birthday, one of my office mates would collect messages and create a powerpoint presentation to be sent to the celebrant a day or so before his or her birthday.

May 23 - Happy birthday, Irene.