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.