On the 9th of August br my first waking thoughts will be of you. br While you lie softly sleeping br my best wishes, shall watch gently over you. br Until the moment you wake Meltem, to read br this verse I’ve written, especially for you. br br May all people in loving friendship br treat you kindly, as I would surely do. br May threads of woven magic br surround you like spun gold. br While exotic flowers of great wonder, br perfume the air the air you breathe, br like paradise, so you may walk there too. br br Yes all this day your birthday br I wish these things for you. br Till I must finally sleep br and can no longer think of you.