Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901 · New York : Merrimack · leaf 57
CHILDS SONG. THE King and the Queen were riding Upon a Summers day,And a Blackbird flew above them, To hear what they did say. The King said he liked apples,The Queen said she liked pears. And what shall we do to the BlackbirdWho listens unawares. 53 … MISS MOLLY AND THE LITTLE FISHES. OH, sweet Miss Molly, Youre so fond Of Fishes in a little Pond And perhaps theyre glad To see you stare With such bright eyes Upon them there. And when your fingers and your thumbs Drop slowly in the small white crumbs, I hope theyre happy. Only this— When youve…
Children's poetry, English
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