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Limerick: There was an old man of Tobago

by Edward Lear

Edward Lear

There was an old man of Tobago,
Who lived on rice, gruel and sago
Till, much to his bliss,
His physician said this -
To a leg, sir, of mutton you may go.




Last updated January 14, 2019

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