My Sweet Childhood Memories

When I was only a small child Your temperament so mild You worked, each and every day Whether at home, or away Nicknamed your little toadslies every day We always listened to what you had to say Black-Eye'd Susie was my nickname Didn't matter to me; all the same Of onions and garlic, you often smelt Tucking us in; on your knees you knelt You brought us Smarties every night! Laura and I held it in our sights We even saved the red ones last For us; it was a real blast From a baby to a girl, how fast you grew Shared more than Smarties, she already knew What our time together meant Not borrowed, but spent I hope I see Laura more Your love; I adore, evermore