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.