Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on April 02, 1945)

Happy birthday to the ever-fierce Anne Waldman—poetic powerhouse, relentless revolutionary, and performance genius extraordinaire! From your blazing pages of "Fast Speaking Woman" to the daring rhythms of "Kill or Cure," you’ve taught us all how poetry can set our hearts—and minds—on fire.

Your words continue to defy convention and spark conversations; your tireless activism has inspired many poets young and old to embrace their voice against injustice. Another year, another incredible stanza added to a life full of fearless experiments, unforgettable performances, and timeless verses.

Anne, may today be as epic as your career—all rhythm, no blues!