Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on May 25, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Michael! Another year wiser and still effortlessly cool—clearly the New York School of poetry's best-kept secret. Your words continue to inspire, proving that poets don't age; they just rhyme better with time. From your groundbreaking "South Orange Sonnets" to every verse you've penned since, you remain timelessly influential.

Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as your poems have brought readers over the years. May your day be filled with laughter worthy of a stanza or two—and may you celebrate in true poetic style: surrounded by friends who appreciate good humor and great literature!