Who Knew
A poem by Terri Smith, Swift Water Council 2003
Who knew you would be tying daisy tunics or shoes,
Or bandaging up their occasional black and blues.
Who knew you would be tying up Brownie Braids,
So their hair didn't blow in their Fireman's Parade.
Who knew you would be tying up Junior Patches,
Those pre-teen years of pleading matches.
Who knew you would be tying up Cadette made quilts,
To help them earn their Silver Award from the plan they "built".
Who knew you would be tying up a Seniors Journey,
Who now may be ready to be a firewoman, mechanic or attorney.
Those little girls in blues, browns, greens and tans,
are the little girls who held your hands.
So thank you Leaders for all you've done,
and know that each knot you've tied will never come undone!