When I was just a little boy,

When I was just a little boy,

my wealthy classmates would bring birthday cakes to school and share with us.

Even those who were not very rich indeed would bring some candies.

So what about me?

Whenever my classmates asked me my birthday,

I would tell them it's during the summer break, 

but it's a lie indeed.

I was born in an underprivileged family, 

and my dad died before my younger sister was born.

My mum brought up three kids on her own.

Being the eldest child, I never asked for birthday presents, 

and what I got for my birthday was just sorrow and sadness.

At that time, I made up my mind to live a better life in the future,

so that every day, my son can proudly tell his classmates, 

"Today's my birthday!"