Tuesday, February 18, 2025

her birthday cards

up until she died,
my mother would send me
a five
dollar bill
in a small card with birds
on it,
for my birthday.
don't spend it all 
in one place
she'd write.
the desk drawer is
full of them,
the money still tucked
inside.
occasionally i'll open it,
like today,
and smile.

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