A Letter From Charlie Bucket

Dear Mr. Wonka
I know that you're a busy man
You must have lots of mail to read
I'm writing for my family 'cause there's nothing special that I need
The time it takes to read this letter will be time well spent
Because I've made a list of things you might want to invent
How's your homework?
Almost done
That's my Charlie, that's my son.

For Dad who's always on his feet
You might please grant me this one wish
To keep his shoes attached to him
Some bootstraps made from liquorice.
For Josephine I have drawn a recipe beneath
For molars made of marzipan, when she can't find her teeth.

Have you scrubbed up?
Yes I did
That's my Charlie, that's my kid.

When I was smaller than I am I think one day we saw the sea
My mum she had an ice cream and was happy as a mum can be
For her I would invent an ice cream that would never melt
So she can feel all day the way I wish she always felt
For Grandpa George and his Georgina
Something not in any store
Some pillows made from marshmallows
To keep the noise down when they snore!
For Grandpa Joe, who soon is turning 90 and 1 half
A joke book made from jelly beans
'Cause he just loves to laugh.

Off to bed now
Counting sheep
Hope we don't die in our sleep.

I think I've thought of everything for you to add your special touch
And when these things are all complete
If it's not asking for too much
Please drop them off yourself so we can ask you how d'ya do
And well, I'd like one Wonka bar that I would share with you.

Signed, Charlie Bucket
Goodnight, Charlie Bucket
Signed Charlie Bucket
Inventor.