FULL MOON ON TOP OF A CHAMPAGNE PALM'S TIP

it is your birthday today
sometimes you have to choose

to plant a tree or
to cut one

to spread the wings of the bird
or to clip or get rid of some feathers

to be a river or
a rock

to close a door or
to keep it open

the options are there
choose whatever makes you happy
whatever makes you live longer
whatever multiplies love, life,
hope.