ZitheryZoo

by gramalot8

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Chapter in book of short stories and poems for kids of all ages and for all occasions.

Lily is a sweet little girl
Who really loves to romp and play.
She'll run and jump and twirl and skip.
She'll laugh and sing every day!

Lily has her special friends
That she will always bring
Along with her to her special place
And lie upside down on her favorite swing!

She will gather Mr. Lionheart,
Snowball, her favorite cat,
Mr. Marshmallow, Fairy Princess,
And Wolfie, her black and golden bat.

She'll swing for hours with her friends in tow
And sing or scream or chant or moo.
She'll mix up words, making up her own,
Like Masterwobbly and ZitheryZoo.

All day long she'll swing and sway
Never a dull moment to be had,
'Cause Lily has a way in life
Of making everyone happy when sad.

People often stop and stare
'Cause Lily seems a little odd.
But her Mommy and Daddy say with a smile,
She's not different... she's a gift from God!

If you see the world through Lily's eyes,
The colors all blend together
Blue and purple and yellow and red
And the rainbow smiles after the rainy weather.

She'll smile and offer her friendly hand
To all those that she chances to meet.
Whether in the mall, or at the movies,
Or when walking along her neighborhood street.

Her infectious smile will win the hearts
Of all who ever doubted her worth
'Cause from the very beginning
Lily was a special birth.

Against all odds, she grew healthy and strong
'Though the doctors warned she wouldn't.
Her Mommy and Daddy, they knew better
And Lily never hears the word 'COULDN'T'.

To this day, Lily swings and sings
For all the world to hear.
Never giving a second thought
"Bout the burdens others watch her bear.

Please keep on swinging, Lily dear,
Holding on tight to your ZitheryZoo.
'Cause God knew what he was doing
When He sent Lily for me and you!

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