"LISA"

"L I S A"

She used to sit so patiently
In front of our TV
On the floor, by herself
Or sometimes, beside me;
And when the screen lit all up
And Romper Room appeared
She would clap and smile
As if she truly cared.

When they called out the names
Of kids who might be watching
She always got excited
And sometimes started marching;
She longed to hear "Lisa"
And once or twice she did
And oh, she was so happy
Just to hear it said.

"Miss Anne" was the teacher
How she loved her so
She never interrupted her
'Til it was time to go;
"No, I want to hear some more"
She'd shout to Miss Anne
And I'd smile from the kitchen
As she marched to the band.

Now Miss Anne has passed away
And Lisa's not a child
How I wish we could go back
Just for a little while;
We'd roll & mold the play-dough
Or color the sun & moon
Wait to hear her name again
From Miss Anne on Romper Room.