To Becky With Love

Blinky Bill, and the wonder of all fairy tales Snuggle Pot and Cuddle Pie and Hump Back Whales Vegemite, ice cream, and violent crumble bars Waltzing Matilda and The Southern Cross stars The outback, the cities and a Coolabah tree Golden sand, Billabongs, Damper and Billy Tea Meeting singer John Farnham and saying G’day All very special in their unique Aussie way The flowers of Australia just blooming for you The funny centipede with all his little legs Christmas trees, Santa, and lots of Easter Eggs A Butterfly, a rainbow, your parents tender love Kookaburras, and sunshine and heaven above Twinkling stars, laughter, your favourite toy No matter how fleeting they’re yours to enjoy Funny clowns, Birthdays, and big aeroplanes Taking you places with magical names Your playmates, family and favourite teddy bear Are there to love you and your world to share So smile dear Becky we love you too May you treasure every day that life smiles on you. Be at peace dear Becky, we will always remember you And how in a plane I once with you flew! To all the little children with Progeria disease Let us find cure, until then, a wondrous life please!