Edward Lear

12 May 1812 – 29 January 1888 / London / England

Limerick: There Was An Old Man Who Felt Pert

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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