Directly inspired by, and in the style of, xkcd.
Poem for my nephew’s first birthday
“One”
Today you are one. A whole year of one.
Last year mama’s belly was an oven with a bun.
This year you will walk and then you will run.
Oh Daniel, what it means to be one!
You are one. Your life has just begun.
You are a cherished nephew and a precious son.
You have family and friends who love you a ton.
You’ll keep growing and growing and you’ll never be done.
Oh Daniel, what it means to be one!
Robert Smith
Tom Swifty
“I wish I had the energy to write down what groceries I need,” Tom said listlessly.




