Greenaway, Kate, 1846-1901 · New York : Merrimack · leaf 58
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… … JUMP—jump—^jump— Jump awayFrom this town into The next, to-day. Jump—^jump—jump—Jump over the moon Jump all the morning,And all the noon. 55 Jump—^jump—^jump—Jump all night; Wont our mothersBe in a fright? Jump—jump—^jump-Over the sea ; What wonderful wondersWe shall see. Jump—^jump—^jump—And leave…
Children's poetry, English
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