Edward Lear's Nonsense Books

Edward Lear's nonsense books complete set - online version

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	W was a Watch of Gold:                                       X was King Xerxes, whom It told the time of day, So that Papa knew when to    Papa much wished to know; But this he could come,                                                                   not do, because And when to go away.                                            Xerxes died long ago.
	Y	Z
	Y was a Youth, who kicked And screamed and cried like mad; Papa he said, "Your conduct is Abominably bad!"	Z was a Zebra striped And streaked with lines of black; Papa said once, he thought he'd like A ride upon his back.