PRACTICALLY PERFECT

Making a grand entrance into the living room, I steadied my hat, holding my umbrella just above the carpet.

Then, sitting down in my usual seat, I turned on the TV to an all-too familiar tune.

For a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, go down…

Tapping my feet, and reciting the words, I stared at the screen.

Julie Andrews playing the majestic and well-loved Mary Poppins was the biggest delight.

And at eight, I idolised every single thing about the character, film, and songs.

In my eyes it was all practically perfect!

So much so, my grandmother made me a replica outfit