The Ballad of a Dove....on turning 30

If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a, bed of roses Sink me in the river, at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song

 Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother... She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors..oh well Life ain't always what you think it ought to be-no Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

 The sharp knife of a short life...well I've had just enough time

 If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song

 The sharp knife of a short life...well I've had just enough time

 And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger, I've never known the lovin' of a man But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand, There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever, Who would have thought forever could be severed by 

The sharp knife of a short life...well, I've had just enough time

 So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls What I never did is done

 A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar They're worth so much more after I'm a goner And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin' Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'

If I die young, bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song

The ballad of a dove  Go with peace and love Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh The sharp knife of a short life...well I've had just enough time

 So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls -Kimberly Perry

Reaching my 30th anniversary from birth feels so comforting. If this is 30...then I can't imagine how amazing 40, 50, and 60 will be. Life only gets better, more enriched with smiles and memories, more broadened with friends and experiences, and more decadent as I become at peace in my skin.

So many people reached out to me this birthday. Through phone calls, texts, pictures, links, cards, and facebook posts. All were special...and all were so appreciated. I wanna share them with you all....here is the collection of the pics people shared with me :-)

Believe it or not....the celebration actually continues as next weekend some close friends and I are going down to key west to bask in the sun, sand, and water! I am so excited! People say a person's 30's are their best decade. Well my 20's will be hard to beat..but I am definitely up for the challenge. In any case...I look forward to what is to come.