Acacia blooms in a city park,

The song of joy sings the lark.

 

From the very early morning

my phone is buzzing with calls,
I answer them all today.

Without any delay, I say:
More than that: my computer is hanging
sprinkling me with messages and SMS

My mailbox is groaning because of the loading
but it’s ok for today,
Somehow my electronic friend will survive
giving me a drive to the hive,
Today my computer looks even cuter.
 

Or more like a beehive.
And it seems today I will revive.
So, you can ask me why.
Here is my reply:
Today, on the 27th of May is my birthday.

This is my favorite holiday
which I celebrate every year
without any fear that I will become older.
I get presents, good wishes, attention,
nobody mentions my age,
I feel like being on a stage.

Maybe it sounds a bit egotistic
but I love this day
and for me this day is poetic.
At least I can feel romantic,
without any regret for the passing years.

 

I was curious to know
who else was born on this day
and had seen a slide show:
poets and writers, actors and artists….
But the biggest surprise was:
Buddha Purnima, the creator of Buddhism
Was born on the 27th of May.

It is hard to believe today is
Another interesting day,
Catherine the Great on the 27th of May
Had written a decree
To construct a city Odessa
In the Hadzhibay area,
Now my terra is here.

And my name Larisa means seagull
My parents chose it for me
To sail in the sea of life
Without any fear of strife.

So, today on the 27th of May
I proclaim Larisa's Day. Hurray!
Don’t be afraid to send me messages,

love, hugs and kisses.

My computer will accept them all,
And under my control, I will write on your wall:
Love you! Kiss and hug you,
And many thanks

to all my dear friends.

 

 

©Larisa Rzhepishevska