When I'm painting at playgroup or painting at home
Please, oh please Mum or Dad leave me alone
In your adult eyes it may look a mess
But honestly Mum, I'm doing my best.
Don't ask "What is it?" don't say "Why that space?"
And let me put three or four eyes on your face.
One day when I am older I'll conform just like you,
Right now I'm enjoying the colours and goo.
I paint 'cos I want to, it makes me feel good,
That green bit's my garden, that red bit's my blood.
That bit in the corner, the bit that's all runny
Is you, you're the most beautiful Mummy.
So thanks for the paper, the brushes and paint
I might make a mess you know I'm no saint.
So give me a pinny or put down the plastic
And I'll paint you creatures so fantastic.
When I have finished let me help clear away,
Because every new day I am
Learning Through Play

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