Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on August 25, 1944)

Happy Birthday to the remarkable Sherley Anne Williams! Today we celebrate someone whose vibrant spirit and brilliant pen have not only given us dazzling works like "The Peacock Poems" but also gracefully guided us through powerful reflections in narratives such as "Working Cotton". Sherley, your words don’t merely rest on pages—they dance, sing, and resonate with vitality that inspires readers everywhere.

Through your insightful work "Giving Birth to Brightness," you've illuminated the richness of Neo-Black Literature, opening eyes and hearts to its beauty. May your birthday be filled with laughter (and perhaps a little poetic mischief). Cheers!