My tribute to brave little Sophie Delizio

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Sophie Delizio was in a day care centre when a motor vehicle crashed into it and she was badly burnt and hurt. Some time later she was being strollered across a road when another vehicle ploughed into her. She has fought back to overcome these tradgedies and has the biggest smile.

THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE

All those years of droving cattle hell they surely were a battle
as my back hurts something woeful and I’m up near half the night.
And I carry scars from busters earnt in wild and wooly musters
in the back blocks of this country where mad scrubbers take to flight.

And the years of bare back riding where my frame it copt a hiding
and I gained the limp I live with all those many years ago.
But my aches and pains all faded and I sat there kind of jaded
when I heard our darling Sophie had been dealt another blow.

CHORUS

You’re too young to have to suffer and your pain is so much rougher,
but we see you as our hero and the bravest of the brave.
So dear Sophie keep your spirit and sweet angel please believe it
When we tell you little darling you’re the bravest of the brave.

I recall how I was shatteredwhen I first saw how your battered
body fought to overcome the scars of burns and loss of limbs.
In the outback I have ridden with tough men I’ve known who’ve hidden
any sign of pain as weakness and despite things looking grim.

But you’re tough as old boot leather and I can’t say I have ever
seen such courage in a youngster like you showed through that ordeal.
There are millions in this Nation who hearts live in expectation
and we know your fighting spirit will win out and help you heal.

CHORUS

You’re too young to have to suffer and your pain is so much rougher,
but we see you as our hero and the bravest of the brave.
So dear Sophie keep your spirit and sweet angel please believe it
when we tell you little darling you’re the bravest of the brave.