Eventful Birthday

Is it okay that I spent my birthday alone?

Made my own cake, strawberry and chocolate as one.

Decorated my room with streamers so cheap,

Set it all up the night before I went to sleep.

Silent candle burns,

Solitude, it softly yearns—

A birthday for one,

A birthday for one.

Is it okay that I spent my day with no phone?

Woke up to my stomach's groan,

Stretching out of bed with bones that creak,

I guess that's just the sign of another year’s streak.

Twenty-two things to do on your special day,

“Get free food from places, don’t pay.”

Breakfast and lunch, free, dinner just the drinks,

Enjoying every moment, I didn’t overthink.

Silent candle burns,

Solitude, it softly yearns—

A birthday for one,

A birthday for one.

“Dress up nice and take photos,” they say,

Wore a dress bought for an event that never saw the day.

Watched movies, ate cake, wished on future dreams,

Ended the night with *Sixteen Candles* on my screen.

Silent candle burns,

Solitude, it softly yearns—

A birthday for one,

A birthday for one.

Wrapped up the night, reflecting on my own,

I was okay without a party throne.

Grateful for solitude, embraced every tone,

Enjoyed my birthday alone, and I felt grown.