Birthday In Lockdown
It’s your birthday so chin up Joolz
But don’t forget to follow the rules
Cos going out is only for fools
And nurses!
As you are stuck in your abode
I decided to write you a birthday ode
But it will probably just be a load
Of verses!
Just cos you can’t go out on the p*ss
You can still take part in a virtual quiz
And have a lager and a packet of crisps
Safe at home.
And while we can’t go to the Roman baths
Or even to visit some giraffes
We can still have lots and lots of laughs
Through the phone.
The birds have all come to your window
Singing happy birthday, let’s play bingo
Don’t be tempted to let them in though,
That’s just mad!
I know you like to cook and bake
So won’t be short of a birthday cake
Even if it’s one you have to make,
Don’t be sad.
So I hope you manage to have a great day,
Don’t let this lockdown get in your way,
It can’t go on, or so they say,
For much longer.
Cos one day soon we will be free
To celebrate, Claire, you and me
I promise I’ll take you out for tea,
Or something stronger.
So while your birthday in 2020,
Isn’t quite how it was meant to be,
Memories there will still be plenty,
Don’t you fret.
So enjoy your birthday, this strange year,
And in a while , not far from here,
We’ll get together and raise a beer
To one you’ll never forget.
Copyright © Sarah Portrey | Year Posted 2020
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