We grow from seeds parked in a womb
Why has our Mummy left the room?
We wake from a long blissful night
To the sudden shock of daylight
But we're kissed by an adoring sister
Bothersome brother or muddled mother
We cry for mother, come back here
Or else for anyone who's near
We meet more same size girls and boys
To share with us all of life's joys
Small and tall trees like giant toys
But we're the ones making the noise
We settle down, snug as a hug
Sleeping on a soft sheepskin rug
Our home's small but happy and well
Roam round one room, a carousel
She may not do much with her day
She may be living far away
Yet you recall what she would say
As if today was yesterday
End silent, stress-free in a tomb
Like jewels locked in a velvet box
Protected from germs, worms and fox
Make way for life's next rider's turn
Some lives are short-term, some long-stay
While devout friends will hope and pray
That we have simply gone away
Won free, eternal holiday
Some live too short, others too long
Life's unfair so we must stay strong
Some things go right, others go wrong
Enjoy each day, watch dance, sing song.
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