A Silent Wish

"A Silent Wish" expresses the quiet longing of wanting to be remembered on a special day, like your birthday, capturing the feeling of being forgotten and the hope for recognition.

The day I wait for every year has finally come 

Longing for a “happy birthday” from those who I love 

Nevermind, don’t stress about me, it isn’t a crime 

I will just keep praying till I show up in your mind 

 

I will whisper to the wind a secret 

One no one will care about, not a single cricket 

A wish so faint, it fades through the air 

A fragile hope that vanishes, bare 

 

Regardless of every reminder 

Everyone seems to forget me in the winter 

And while they thrive in each game 

They forever fail to remember my name 

Author's Note

Today (December 17th) is actually my birthday and that is what actually inspired me to write this poem! I hope you love it as much as I do!

Reviews

[Twilight]

I hope that you had a happy birthday. And, quite sad that you expressed a perception that some people seem to find it difficult; to remember that special day in your yearly calendar of life.

You mentioned a heartfelt longing, for people to wish you a "happy birthday"; just those two simple words. Not much to hope for, and you certainly should not have to ask.

Best wishes, and here is a late birthday cake🎂for you.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you I actually had an amazing birthday fortunately! I am glad you really understood the meaning of this poem and thank you for the birthday cake lol

[Betty Hermelee]

Birthdays should be remembered, especially by loved ones and dear friends... it's hurtful not to get some recognition on your special day...your words express this loneliness very well. Thank you for sharing
Warmly, B

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much for your beautiful and kind words! All kinds of special days, especially birthdays should never be forgotten. I really appreciate your review!

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome 🌷
Warmly
B

[Kim S.]

I will whisper to the wind a secret
One no one will care about, not a single cricket

I love that play on words right there, They do kind of rhyme,
You have a unique style, Very nicely written.
I hope you enjoyed your birthday, wish I were young again.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much Kim! I always try my best to include rhymes in poems because they are important in my opinion. Thankfully I had a wonderful birthday thanks to my friends! You can always have fun no matter your age, I am sure :)

[Thomas W Case]

Happy belated birthday. It's a sad poem, good writing.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much!! It is indeed a sad and unfortunately relatable poem for a lot of people!

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

Happy belated birthday Efxaris! and dont worry you are not alone, nobody seems to remember me. in fact, im pretty sure nobody really loves me at all. so reading this work, i could really relate. to be forgotten, to be abandoned, to feel like you are invisible. it hurts. but i keep going, keep writing.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much!!! I'm so sorry, but don't worry, there are people who love you I'm 100% sure! I understand how you feel I've felt like this before and sometimes now too. Thankfully I finally didn't relate to this poem this year and my birthday was lovely but in the past pretty much everyone forgot about me unfortunately! I hope you never relate to this poem again because it is really sad.

[Martiya Daman]

Happy belated birthday Efxaris! I am part of your group. This poem is beautiful, I always feel like this on my day. Thanks for sharing.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much Martiya! I am sorry you feel like this on your birthday, I hope you don't relate to this poem on your next. Hoping for a wonderful time at the Young Writers' Comfort Corner!

[LisaCarol]

Happy Birthday, a day late. My friend Emmajoygreen sent this to me to read. It is so good. I think we all feel this way on our birthdays, it should be a day just for us. I have another friend that claims the whole month is her birthday month, so keep celebrating. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful writing.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much! I am glad she sent it to you! That is very relatable and it is nice that your friend calls it a birthday month! That is truly creative I must say!

[Dara]

I just love this poem! I hope you had a very happy birthday! My son was born on the 22nd and unfortunately had to share it with the Holidays. I pray you will not feel left out or forgotten. This poem is certainly one to cherish and remember.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much! I happened to have an amazing birthday thankfully! I definitely feel your son, I have been given birthday gifts that were my Christmas gifts at the same time so that is pretty sad but I have got pretty much used to it.

[Lorry]

A mutual friend of ours on here (Emmajoy) told me it was your birthday and to wish you many happy returns.....so.....
🎶 Happy birthday to you (clap clap)
Happy birthday to you (clap clap)
Happy birthday dear Efxaris...
Happy birthday to you 🎶

Hope you have a great day 😃

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Oh nice!!!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate this a lot!

[Lorry]

You are welcome.
😃

[emmajoygreen]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH... Happy birthday and many, many more to smile you day in and day out for evermore!

By hearts and lips there are songs to be sung..
Around this world by everyone
Because Planet Cafe has not before seen
Efxaris' precious date as the BIRTHDAY queen!

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this!