My Surprise Birthday Party

No balloons. No streamers. No cake. No rush to turn the lights on in a room full of my closest friends. Matter of fact, it wasn’t even my birthday; but it was. It was our birthday.

Thousands of pairs of boots, Vans, Stan Smiths, Chucks, Jordans and Air Force Ones stomping on the ground replaced scurried footsteps. Shouts of “No Justice, No Peace” filled in nicely for Happy Birthday. And the presents: well I’m sure they’re to come…