Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on June 21, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Adam Zagajewski! May your day be filled with poetic inspiration and fewer existential tremors. Your words have painted canvases of insight, making even the unseen hand applaud in admiration. Here's hoping today brings you as much joy as your Neustadt Prize brought literary critics—finally something they could all agree on!

Your poetry collections continue to resonate deeply, proving that translating Polish brilliance into English isn't just possible—it's essential. Keep crafting verses that make us ponder life's mysteries while chuckling at its absurdities. Cheers to another year of illuminating our world with your timeless wit and wisdom!