Let's make this birthday one to remember.

59 years old (Born on April 26, 1966)

Happy birthday to the remarkable Natasha Trethewey, a poet so masterful she rhymes wisdom with brilliance. From winning the Pulitzer Prize for "Native Guard" in 2006 to serving as United States Poet Laureate in 2012, you've shown that poetry isn't just verses—it's verbal magic.

Your books "Bellocq's Ophelia," "Thrall," and beyond aren't merely poems; they're timeless journeys exploring history and identity—making readers nod thoughtfully while stifling laughter at life's ironies. Natasha, may your birthday be filled with stanzas of joy and endless couplets of cake! Here's wishing you another poetic trip around the sun (and plenty more Pulitzer-worthy lines)!