The Picture

The last couple of poem posts dealt with topics that were a little sad, so time to change things. This poem is about one of the happiest things in life; the love of a parent for their child. One of the most wonderful times I recall while raising my own kids was reading to them. This is my idea of a picture of perfect love.

“Wonderful” Sketch By: Sylvia Arthur

 

The Poem

This poem is a parent’s love song to her children. Sue loved her boys to pieces and was always very excited about their talents and accomplishments. I think her words of love and encouragement might be nice for them to hear, especially so close to their birthdays.

 

We Think You’re Wonderful

 

Chorus

We think you’re wonderful, beautiful, a miracle

We know you’re heaven sent and it’s evident

You’re not an accident

You mean so much to me

 

No matter where you come from or what people say

You have the ability to make your own way

Something tells me that you have a real cool sense

Of what you got to do that is of importance

 

You can work in a factory or in a zoo

Study real hard and know what you want to do

As long as you’re happy and doing what you want to do

It’s all about being a successful you

 

So try all the things you think you might like to do

And read about jobs that other people do

And talk to your neighbours, they might have a thing to say

Then you can make wise choices when you come to that day

 

Get an education so that you can know

The ways that your mind can think and learn and grow

And how other people may see things differently

Knowledge is a resource like a branch on a tree

 

Chorus

We think you’re wonderful, beautiful, a miracle

We know you’re heaven sent and it’s evident

You’re not an accident

You mean so much to me

 

By: Sue Michaud

 

“Wonderful You” By: Sylvia Arthur