NOV 9th

I am amazed at my ability to uphold promises now. No matter what they do, no matter what happens, I keep a promise. I shouldn't, but I do. I have all sorts of promises inside my heart - the ones that liberate me, and those that hold me back. Sometimes the promises become meaningless; at other times they turn into nightmares. I suppose it is a matter of principle for me, or perhaps it is the love I have, or may be it is mixture of both.

It has been years. I do not know if you still cut a pineapple cake on your birthday now, or if you go out to KFC or if your friends kidnap you and take you elsewhere. I do not know if you patiently wait to open your gifts at the end of your day or if you look forward to a phone call at midnight.  Perhaps there is a woman who makes it special for you - I do not know. But I hope there is one. I  do what I can, and I will do what I can. Happy Birthday.

I have a smile for you today.