Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on April 12, 1941)

Happy Birthday to the phenomenal Toi Derricotte! Celebrating a poet whose words have illuminated profound pathways—from the daring reflections in "The Black Notebooks: An Interior Journey" through tender revelations in "Captivity," and bold truths exposed by "The Undertaker's Daughter." Your literary brilliance continues to captivate our minds and open hearts alike.

But beyond all your poetic prowess, it's how you transform personal experiences into universal journeys that truly stands apart. We honor another wonderful year of courageously sharing life's stories with humor, honesty, grace—and just enough creative mischief sprinkled throughout. Here's wishing laughter-filled days ahead as timelessly remarkable as your poetry!