The Radiant Star

(When I miss my dearest’s birthday)

far away, away from you,
i know today is a happy day,
a moment of happiness and smiles,
but i can’t participate
because far away, far away from you.

but i can pray,
the God is with you and me,
near to us,
he is the one who gives lives,
happiness and love,
i pray him for you.

the moment will come again,
but only after 364 days,
i don’t like to count
because it hurts,
and i can’t wait.

a very happy birthday,
wishes of happiness
for smiles like roses,
for love like oceans,
for faith like death,
sister,
i love to but can’t wish to you at the moment.

- 2001, Butwal