For your enjoyment: “Birthday” by Henri Cole (for your ears)
Here is an audio recording of Herni Cole reading his poem “Birthday” from a couple years ago. I liked it best when I listened to it with my eyes closed. The last image… no spoilers for that minute or so, and you know what, I’m not even posting the poem. No cheating. Even subconsciously, meandering eyes scanning ahead without you even realizing. Listen to the words in the exact order they were intended. Ch, ch-ch-ch, check it out.