His Birthday

Does he want me to remember it

or would he rather I not acknowledge it?

I do not have a present

other than my love and well wishes.

He is getting older and is full of pain.

All I want is to be with him

and help him laugh.

But,

I also know if I try to force any unwanted attention

on him

he’ll be upset.

So,

do I try to celebrate his birthday or not?