Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on August 31, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Lorenzo Thomas! Your poetry has danced gracefully down Main Street and reminded us all that "Chances are Few," but laughter and wisdom are plenty. You've shown us how to blend wit with insight, making literary scholarship feel like a joyful conversation rather than homework.

Your contributions to African-American literature continue inspiring generations—proving once again that poets don't age; they just rhyme better. May your birthday be filled with as much joy as you've given readers everywhere. Here's hoping the candles on your cake burn brighter than critics' praise—and may you always find humor in life's verses!