September has always meant a change of season,
cooler nights, softer skies,
and the feeling that something new is beginning.
But now, September means something more to me,
because it gave this world you, Joseph.
You came into my life
and somehow made ordinary days feel different.
Your smile became one of my favorite sights,
your voice became a comfort,
and your love became a place
where my heart could finally feel at home.
I love you in the little moments,
the laughs nobody else would understand,
the conversations that go longer than we planned,
the quiet times when we don’t have to say anything,
and even the moments when loving each other
takes a little more patience.
Because what we have isn’t just about perfect days.
It’s about choosing each other,
learning each other,
growing beside each other,
and still finding reasons to fall in love
all over again.
So when September comes
and the summer slowly fades into fall,
I’ll celebrate more than your birthday.
I’ll celebrate the man you are,
the memories we’ve already made,
and all the ones we haven’t gotten to yet.
Joseph,
if I could give you one thing for your birthday,
I’d give you the chance to see yourself through my eyes, so you could understand just how special you are to me.
September may have given you your first breath,
but somewhere along the way,
you gave my heart another reason to beat.
And out of everything this season brings,
you will always be
my favorite part of September.
This was written by our contributing writer, Vonora Lewis.
The image is of Vonora and Joseph.
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