Sweetie Pie Thomas

I am young and hopeful
I wonder when I can get a dog like Winn-Dixie
I hear the music Otis plays
I see all the animals out of their cages
I want a pet
I am young and hopeful

I pretend to have a dog
I feel excited for my birthday
I touch Winn-Dixie
I worry about the theme for my party
I cry for the magic man
I am young and hopeful

I understand why I can't have a dog
I say "I seen that"
I dream of my own Winn-Dixie
I try to listen to my mama
I hope to have a dog one day
I am young and hopeful