An Elephant Never Forgets

I could pretend it wasn't so special
A day as today, when I can recall
Someone as special as special can be
When special did nothing so special, you see.

An elephant remembers, but what makes it special
Is giving a wish when notice comes due.
And because I have noted that's special to me
I can easily tell that's special to you.

Special is different, and happy, you see
and special cannot remain special to me
However unique, and syllables three
Your name, you know it, dear .........

Happy birthday.