Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on February 24, 1953)

Happy birthday, Jane Hirshfield! May your day be sweeter than *Given Sugar, Given Salt* and filled with poetic surprises—no thieves invited (*Come, Thief*, we're watching you). Your remarkable voice continues to illuminate our hearts, proving gravity no obstacle for angels or poets alike.

From being honored by Guggenheim, Rockefeller, and the NEA fellowships to capturing readers' imaginations with the beauty of *Pebbles & Assays,* you blend wisdom and wit effortlessly. Here's hoping today's celebration matches your extraordinary ability: gracefully composed yet joyfully unpredictable. Today we raise our pens (and glasses!) honoring poetry's beloved Californian star—you've truly earned another stanza!