I grew up a Disney kid before Disney went bad.  I don’t much approve of the things I keep seeing in their animation these days or the progressive agenda they push far too often.  But that doesn’t negate the solid lessons learned along the way up until the last few decades.

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Just A Wish A Minute
by Michael Romani

I remember looking up from the stroller
As Tinker Bell flew by on her roller
Seemingly between the fireworks in the sky
It was magic right before my very eyes

Just a spoon full of sugared confection
That for most my life gave me direction
I had grown up believing in that dream
That peered down at me from the silver screen

For most of my life it was just a wish a minute
From the first breath to last, I was knee deep in it
Wishing on that bright twinkling star
It made me believe my dreams would take me just as far

Long before Walt met Mickey or even Willie
He met life coming at him and chased his fantasy
Laugh O Gram studio was home to his early animation
Always a dreamer, king to his imagination

Out of an inkwell, he drew his early inspiration
Pouring every ounce of energy in ceaseless dedication
He was never too afraid to be seen to fail
And thanks to his courage eventually he did prevail

In doing so, he touched mine and other souls
With tales from the light side and penguins with parasols
Happy feet dancing to songs with orchestration
I owe an immense debt of gratitude for Walt's inspiration

(c) November 1, 2018 Michael Romani
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