Who says manners are the past When they’re what should always last! Let us have a look at some Which help kids polite to grow Mo remembers to say ‘Please!’ When he asks for some more cheese Hanna uses words like ‘Sorry’ When she sees she’s caused some worry Arlo helps with neighbours’ bags Way to save them pain in backs Tessa doesn’t scream outside Others may have their down-time No more belching for Susanah This offends her dearest nana Spitting is out of the question Tom would flinch at such suggestion Straight back sitting is not easy But essential for small Izzy Using knife and fork at dinner Made Clarissa a real winner Keeping feet down of the carpet For Annika is the target All these children happy, strong Knowing well how to get on Using manners as a guide Filling thus themselves with pride Pride at knowing etiquette Good behaviour’s elements If you’d like to you can too Manners matter through and through