he was sitting,Knitting, knitting, Busy little girl! thought I, How I love to see your skill!I am half inclined to try-And I most believe I will!She was sitting,Knitting, knitting. In a whirl the fingers fly, First one needle, then the nextShe might with her mother vie,But for me I am perplexed:She… … Now the curious seam is made: How to do it I cant tell;But the skill she has displayed,Makes me think she does it well;She was sitting,Knitting, knitting. Now the toe is closed and done- What a pretty sock is this!It is knitting number one ! Go and get your mothers kiss.She was sitting,Knitting,…
Children's poetry
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