Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on August 05, 1946)

Happy birthday, Ron Silliman! Another year older and still redefining language—at this rate, Webster's Dictionary might need a special "Silliman Edition." Your groundbreaking works like *The Alphabet* and *Universe* continue to inspire poets everywhere. Honestly, your poetry is so innovative that even autocorrect gives up trying.

Congratulations on all you've achieved—from the NEA fellowship in 2003 to continually shaping poetic discourse today. May your next stanza be filled with laughter (and fewer typos). Here's hoping you celebrate by writing another masterpiece—or at least enjoying cake that's as layered as your verses!

Cheers to many more poetic adventures ahead!