of blue moons and birthday candles

the blue moon
arrives late
to my little dinner party
only to discover
tonight is your birthday

his silver cheeks blush red
with innocent unknowing
while holding
a cobalt bottle of wine

two love birds of the same color
nest
in the back yard willow tree
that has never wept with such passion

the table is set for
four
tonight
though only
three
will be dining

a pristine alabaster plate
gently placed in your honor
square in shape
reflects the glow
of your
phantom birthday candles

this simple gesture
my unspoken wish
to the universe
for your unending happiness

adorning
lovely

as i serve the meal with a smile
through
i miss you tears

heart full of the knowledge

every year of your existence
is a year
that stars conspired
to form a heaven