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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
NAUGHTY CLAUDE, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When little claude was naughty
Last Line: "I'm much obleeged to you!"
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Children; Punishment; Childhood
First Line: When little claude was naughty
Last Line: "I'm much obleeged to you!"
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): Children; Punishment; Childhood
WHEN Little Claude was naughty wunst
At dinner-time, an' said
He won't say "Thank you" to his Ma,
She maked him go to bed
An' stay two hours an' not git up, --
So when the clock struck Two,
Nen Claude says, -- "Thank you, Mr. Clock,
I'm much obleeged to you!"
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