birthdays

it's that time of the year,
where the birthdays cluster.
i've been tasked for one.
but of course it isn't my own.

anyhows,
to be completely honest and frank.
i really dun feel having anything done for my birthday.
no more ritualistic foods.
no more obligatory gifts.
no more hazy post-bday accounts.
just a quiet day passed.

i know what i want,
but freedom
simply cannot be bought off the shelf.