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The Night Before My Birthday

January 6, 2014
By mocarlock97 PLATINUM, Hineston, Louisiana
mocarlock97 PLATINUM, Hineston, Louisiana
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"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good pleasing perfect will."- Romans 12:2


It was the night before my birthday,
And all through the house.
Not a creature was stirring,
Not even a louse.

The presents were hid,
And they were hidden with care.
In hope that I wouldn’t find them,
And that the wrapping wouldn’t tear.

I laid awake in my bed,
Counting the seconds and hours.
Dreaming of tomorrow,
Instead of princes in towers.

What would my parents get me?
A bike or a horse?
A book or a videogame,
Or some candy of course!

They could get me a pen,
A puppy or a cat.
They could get me a movie,
Or a weird, purple hat.

Time flew by faster,
And faster it went.
I soon fell asleep,
And woke up feeling content.

I screamed, “It’s my birthday!”
And ran out from my room.
But I couldn’t find anyone,
Was my birthday destined for doom?

Where did everybody go?
Finding them seemed so hard.
Then I looked out the window,
And into the yard.




There stood my family,
Some strangers and friends!
I could make a whole list of people,
It just never ends!

All the people stared at me,
I wanted to cry!
Still, nobody said a word,
I thought I might die!

A box was placed in front of me,
I didn’t know what to do.
So, I opened it up,
Hey, it’s just what I wanted, too!

Today isn’t over,
But, I’m willing to bet.
That today will be my favorite birthday,
It’s been the best one yet!



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