
Dear sweet, sweet Elfie, I ask that you will forgive me.
Please don't punch me in the nose or send me out to sea.
I didn't really forget, not me! Oh, no, no, no!
I remembered precisely, but I was too darn slow!

I want you to know how much of a friend you are,
And how close we've gotten, although you live far.
Because you tell a good story, make me laugh and smile,
You make me want to pop in, sit, and visit for awhile.
This is why I feel so terrible about being so late!
'Cause many of us feel you're pretty neat, rather great!
So, dear sweet, sweet Elfie, without further delay,
Let me now wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
