Dead to mean directly such as....."it's dead ahead. you won't miss it!" or "I looked him dead in the eye"
Answer:
Happy birthday ____! I am so lucky to know you, you are always there for me and support me through my ups and downs. You are so fun to be around and there is never a dull moment. You continuously make me smile and know exactly what I need. You are so caring, beautiful, and bold. Thank you for being you! Happy birthday!!
Explanation:
The statue and the imagery symbolize the fact that no matter how powerful you are you cannot fight against the passage of time.
He says that 'My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!'
But we see that the statue is broken and the land is barren.
