A poem for Ella, graduating from 5^th Grade at Ivanhoe Elementary School, Silver Lake, Los Angeles.

Lovely Ella, daughter of my friend,

Your Ivanhoe days have come to an end.

On today, your graduation day,

I choose you for my Giveaway.

If people thought that you’re just pretty,

That would be an awful pity.

You’re talented and you are kind,

And you have a clever mind.

At times this year you felt unwell,

But still you managed to excel.

You did good work and had lots of fun,

And were a friend to everyone.

I hope you like my gift to you.

It’s a handbag of satin in dark blue.

It will look elegant on your arm

As you become a young lady full of charm.