The Childminder

[Helen Dempster]

I see her every day, she barely knows I'm there,
For she's telling them a story, about a little bear,
They're not much older than 3 or 4
Yet hang on her every word
Oh wait, the story ends, as they've now spotted a small bird
The excitement and the chatter over such a simple sight
Then it's back to her story as the small bird takes flight
I know she has a tough job, but she smiles all the same
And every single challenge, she turns into a game
I don't know how she does it, she must be very tired
Tho' I look at her through eyes that are truly so inspired
She teaches, scolds and praises, makes mud pies, doesn't mind a mess
Is she happy in her job? I would have to say yes!
I watch them turn the corner, squealing with delight
Still listening to the story of the little bears plight
I smile to myself, for that's really made my day
Those little ones are very blessed, that's all I have to say

[Shamai]

That is really good x

[Rick]

Ah very nice!

[clareelizabeth1]

That's a really sweet poem. Did you make it up

[sarahmc]

Ahah that's lovely

[wendywu]

So simple and so sweet, if only the whole world of childminding was like this.

No Ofsted, no E Truss and no non paying parents.

[JulieA]

That is really nice. Might make that into a poster for my noticeboard.

[Emra81]

That's really lovely!

[MessybutHappy]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing, I too would love to know where this comes from!

[sarah707]

Awwww that's sweet! x


Although, having said that, if they leave your side half way through a story to look at a bird you will, under what appear to be new inspection rules, be failing to keep them interested and engaged

[mama2three]

helen wrote it herself. Talented lady!

[jillplum]

That is great I love it. We need someone clever to make it into a picture for our walls.

[aella851]

Just wanted to say fabulous poem!! :-)

[Petshrinklj]

A wwww I love it.