New Year Letters

An acrostic poem in which the first letter of each line spells out the words, Happy New Year

Hi, mother dear. Yes, Uni’s great, no news –

Apart from…well, I’d better hold my tongue.

Perhaps I’ll get parole. I’m only young.

Please mother, don’t postpone your winter cruise,

You need a break. You’ve long been over-strung.

No, Nigel, rest assured! I won’t postpone.

Expect a card! I’m sure you’ll cope alone.

Whatever’s troubling you, please son, don’t phone!

You needn’t fear, they’ve seized my phone. No frets.

Enjoy yourself! Dad’s gone. Feel fancy-free

And, mother, happy may your New Year be.

Relax! I’ll do my time – and pay my debts.