PERFECT
You are so perfect
When you kick them the leaves flit to the trees
Look back to you and applaud
You are so perfect
Trees part in forests to share
suns shine
Squirrels watch you between
acorns
Foxes wake.
You are so perfect
Your winter coat buttons
itself and hugs your heart
Library books unfurl on tables, stretch
And wait for you to walk past Fast winter wind daren't touch
you
But can't help brush your hair.
You are so perfect
Rivers have built there own
bridges
Knowing that one day you'll walk
across them -
Just to catch your reflection
they left a pile of stones for you to throw
And the waves carry each stone to
the bed count them
look up at you and applaud.
You are so perfect
Traffic lights time themselves
days before you arrive
So your stride won't be broken
and the cars can rest
And the world can stop.
Tables in the city resteraunts
lay themselves to the waiters amazement
Knowing that a man will stop for a coffee
knowing that you will walk past at 3.30pm
And he'd been waiting for you all
of his life too.
With many thanks to Lemn Sissay