For Matilda

For baby Matilda Mitchell life's trials have started early And one might say by lady luck she has not been treated fairly But since her operation for her cleft palate she seems healthier and brighter And on her mum and dad Gwen and Richard the burden of care lighter. She had trouble in breast feeding and it should go without mention That she was one in the need of great attention And her grandma Yvonne gave her mum and dad great backing And on Matilda's behalf she was not found lacking. Baby Matilda Mitchell the greater gods are with her And she has already proven that she will never be a quitter To a career in the theatre or the arts her pathway to destiny is leading One well might say it's all there in her breeding. For Matilda Mitchell the World out there is waiting And in years from now we will be celebrating The girl from 'The Patch' in her moment of glory Her life to date already a great story.