Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on February 21, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Francisco X. Alarcón! May your day be filled with poetic inspiration and laughter as vibrant as your award-winning verses. From capturing hearts with the 1984 Chicano Literary Prize for Poetry to earning the prestigious American Book Award in 1993, you've proven that words can indeed dance joyfully across pages.

Your poetry continues to resonate deeply, bridging cultures and generations alike. Today we celebrate not just another year of life but also countless moments when your creativity has brightened our world. Here's wishing you endless ink, boundless imagination—and perhaps a cake big enough to rhyme with all your achievements!