Matilda | Poem about a Witch

Matilda

By MJ Purk

From the time she was a wee one Matilda's mum would sing,

Some days it was lyrical brilliance and others it should have been left for the rubbish bin.

Songs flowed through her very veins and rose up her throat and out her mouth - like cupcakes in an oven

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Matilda was so proud to not only be born into a strong female family but also a good witch Springtime coven

Matilda's mum always claimed that she was named after a famous song about witches
But Matilda's Gram was quick to point out that Matilda's mum was infamous for being creative with lyrics 

From "Purple People Eater" being "1 thighed, 2 corns, crying  Purple People Eater" to anything that her mum could turn and make the words fit her needs lyrically

 From the moment of her birth, Matilda's mum insisted that she had to be named after an old Witchcraft Carole 

Gram was thinking of "I Put a Spell on You" or "Mystic's Dream" or perhaps even "Sylvan" in honor of their family patriarch, Sylvan Harold

But Matilda's mum wanted nothing so predictable and went for something unique and memorable.

Upon her birth, Matilda's mum began to sing loud and strong 

"Watt!, Zing!, Matilda!,  Watt!, Zing!, Matilda!"

For years Matilda herself sang it the way her mum did. 

Now at the mature age of 7, Matilda decided to read up on her namesake song.

After hours of searching, Matilda came to the conclusion that some things you carry with you your whole life long.

Matilda's mum believed that "Waltzing Matilda" was a tribute to a talented witch and altered it to " Watt!, Zing!, Matilda!".

Remembering Jordan

At this very moment, two of my friends are preparing to lay their forever 4-year-old daughter to rest. This should never be the case. 2017 has been a particularly difficult year for many of my closest friends. Too many of them have had to say goodbye to their children in spite of the fact that for the first time in history there is a viable treatment for SMA. It is not right and it will never be okay for a parent to have to bury a child regardless of the cause. Today my heart is heavy for Jerry and Brieen as they say their final goodbye, here on earth, to their sweet daughter Jordan. Jordan will be remembered as one tough cookie, brimming over with sass, a smile that could melt the hardest of hearts, and eyes that shone brighter than the brightest star in the sky. Her time was short but her mission was clear; change what is known about SMA. She brought hope to this world and even though she may be gone her mission of hope will live on in the hearts of hundreds, if not thousands, of people who knew of this little spitfire. Jordan, you have touched my heart and will live on as I promise that you will never be forgotten...not by me, not by Brenda, not by the nurses, RTs, PCAs, OTs, PTs, doctors, and on and on at Nationwide Children's, and really anyone who was ever blessed enough to really know you and your incredible parents... You will live on in the hearts and minds of so many people Jordan. Keep sending us ❄️snowflakes❄️, okay 👑sweet princess👑?