87 years old (Born on September 11, 1937)
Happy Birthday, Tomas Venclova! Another year wiser and still translating life's mysteries into poetry with unmatched elegance. You've collected awards like the Lithuanian Cultural Prize, Russian Baltic Star, and Polish Borderland Award—clearly your trophy shelf is as multilingual as you are!Your words have bridged borders and cultures effortlessly; perhaps next you'll translate birthday cake recipes into poetic verse? May this special day bring laughter louder than classroom debates, joy deeper than literary analysis sessions, and celebrations grander than all your accolades combined. Keep inspiring us with wisdom—and remember: poets don't age—they just rhyme better over time!
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