he asked for Tiramisu cupcakes (which we made together)
& didn't even complain
when all we had were pink candles
(he was just excited we actually had fourteen of them).
my parents helped us find a fantastic microscope
(gently-used...thank you, NCSU engineering student!)
& Joseph has already found the perfect location
for his new home gym.
late-night slide perusals
and spontaneous chin-ups
will be fueled by this next gift
(from his older brother,
who only drinks water) ~
| contemplating the fire of fourteen candles |
| Happy Birthday, Joseph! |