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Limerick: There was an old man who felt pert

by Edward Lear

Edward Lear

There was an old man who felt pert
When he wore a pale rose-coloured shirt.
When they said "Is it pleasant?"
He cried "Not at present--
It's a little to short -- is my shirt!"




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