77 years old (Born on April 29, 1947)
Happy birthday, Yusef Komunyakaa! For a poet who gave rhythm a new beat through "Copacetic," it's clear your words age like jazz—smooth yet delightfully unpredictable. Hope today doesn't require any apologies ("for the eyes in your head," or otherwise) because you've earned every reason to celebrate loud enough for Miles Davis himself to notice!Your voice guided us from rich verses of life's melodies right up to winning the Pulitzer Prize, effortlessly showing poetry isn't just read; it's felt and heard deeply. May this year ahead continue gifting you more jazzy rhythms, poetic wonders—and cake that never apologizes either!
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