Dear B

It's your birthday today!  
I'm sorry I'm late.  
I have no excuse—  
just a lot on my plate.  
I hope you don't think  
that your birthday's forgotten;  
until I can find  
some fresh paper to jot on...  
I'm texting your mum to say:  
hope that you've had  
a wonderful day  
(and I hope you're not mad).  
Your card will arrive  
in a day, maybe two.  
Until then, from us all,  
Happy Birthday to you!