A Thorn Between Two Roses

Birthdays.

Some of them are downers
...especially if you're ill.

They can be jazzy,
if the girl you've pursued for a year
brings you
a homemade
pie.

But let's not forget:
Some people will forget your birthday,
so it's easier to remember theirs
...unless they blab about it weeks in advance,
like Steve.

Then you causally forget.

But if they bake you food,
or hand make you a card
you know they love you.

Gift cards
are good too.

Birthday cash is also good.