National Boot Day

“It’s National Boot Day my darling girl” 

I told my baby daughter

“And you have to wear your boots to school

Because the grass is wet with water.

And you have to tie your hair up too

Because the wind might blow it away

And you have to make sure you’re helpful

And do all the things I say.

You have to wear your winter coat

Because it’s important you remember

This is a very special month

And we’re calling it Coatvember.

Eat up your breakfast with big lion bites

And put your socks on your monkey-feet

And on with your boots my beautiful girl

And let’s out into the street.

It’s National Boot Day my little potato

And you must be on your way

And while you’re painting and playing and learning

I’ll think of you all day.