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My Ode To The ‘Jumparoo’

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As a parent, you do what you can to get through each day. Some days are harder than others.
For those who just need 5 minutes to sit down and reflect, I’ve written this for you….

My Ode to the ’Jumparoo’

You keep him safe, you work him out.
You’re bright and bold and bouncy.
You could charge for ’Childcare’ by the hour.
You’re jungle prints so fancy.

You help him leap, to jump about.
You work with great effect.
I hold back thoughts that all you are
Is a ’circle of neglect’

But here’s to you, if right or wrong. You’re

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colours, shapes and sound.
We thank you for keeping him in one place
Not face flat on the ground.

We’ll be sad when last you have retired.
We hope you serve to show.
If you need 5 minutes peace and quiet.
Give the ’Jumparoo’ a go.

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My Ode To The ‘Jumparoo’

- 30 Aug 17

As a parent, you do what you can to get through each day. Some days are harder than others.
For those who just need 5 minutes to sit down and reflect, I’ve written this for you….

My Ode to the ‘Jumparoo’

You keep him safe, you work him out.
You’re bright and bold and bouncy.
You could charge for ‘Childcare’ by the hour.
You’re jungle prints so fancy.

You help him leap, to jump about.
You work with great effect.
I hold back thoughts that all you are
Is a ‘circle of neglect’

But here’s to you, if right or wrong. You’re colours, shapes and sound.
We thank you for keeping him in one place
Not face flat on the ground.

We’ll be sad when last you have retired.
We hope you serve to show.
If you need 5 minutes peace and quiet.
Give the ‘Jumparoo’ a go.

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