I got up in the morning,pepared a cup of tea I could hear the birds chirping loudly discussing maybe the flying directions to find the worms for food As i looked out of the window i could see the sun rise over the horizon the chilly morning breeze brushed against my chest sending a shiver down to my empty stomach As i began to plan my day out thoughts rushed to my mind the umpteen number of things to do suddenly a thought flashed across like a bolt of lightning It was my beloved's birthday I walked into the bedroom found her cuddled in bed I sat on the edge of the bed took the worn and calloused palm of her hand exhausted she was fast asleep the labour in the fields had tired her immensely I examined her graceful face she was a woman never complaining,never angry,full of joy she left behind her loved one's for me and here she was working hard to keep the household going She is the perfect Eve God created for me the thought of this evoked the deepest love for her in me I bent down and gently kissed her forehead she was fast asleep yet the warmth of My kiss woke her up she looked into my eyes seeking an answer An answer to this unusual expression of love HAPPY B'DAY MARIA I said